Overview
Kathmandu Cancer Center (KCC) announces the establishment of its Institutional Review Committee (IRC-KCC). The committee oversees ethical compliance in all research activities, ensuring adherence to national and international clinical and biomedical research standards. The IRC collaborates with the Department of Research and Academics to maintain rigorous ethical oversight of research conducted at the center.
Submit Your Research Proposal
- Researchers seeking ethical approval for their studies can now submit their proposals. For detailed submission guidelines and updates on IRC activities, please download the IRC submission form.
- Download KCC-IRC Application form for ethical approval
Our Mission
The IRC-KCC aims to safeguard the ethical integrity of all research conducted within our institution by ensuring the rights, safety, and well-being of all participants. This includes reviewing research proposals, ensuring compliance with ethical standards, and supporting researchers with guidance on best practices.
Our Goals
- Review Research Proposals: Assess the ethical implications of submitted research projects.
- Ensure Compliance: Collaborate with the Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC) to ensure all research follows ethical guidelines and regulatory requirements. .
- Support Researchers:Support Researchers: Provide guidance and feedback to researchers on ethical practices, including informed consent, data privacy, and participant safety.
Institutional Review Committees
Committee Members
Dr. Abish Adhikari
Chairperson
Ms. Jeebana Bhandari
Member Secretary
Dr. Subhas Pandit
Member
Dr. Deepak Yadav
Member
Dr. Deep Lamichhane
Member
Mr. Sunil Shrestha
Member
Dr. Alaka Acharya
Member
Dr. Gerim Prasai
Member
Mrs. Jyoti Jha
Member
Mrs. Bharati Sharma
Member
Mr. Ghana Shyam Khadka
Member