OVERVIEW

With the increasing number of health researches and clinical trials being conducted in the Philippines and Asia, there is a need to address issues related to health research ethics and good clinical practice. The stakeholders – investigators, sponsors, and members of ethics review committees/institutional review boards – need to develop the capacity to cope with the demand for trained human resources and continuing systems improvement. With support from multi-sectoral partnerships and international networking, capacity strengthening in health research ethics must be anchored on a clear national governance framework leading towards a good ethical review system.

The National Institutes of Health University of the Philippines Manila, in collaboration with the Forum for Ethical Review Committees in Asia and the Western Pacific (FERCAP), offers a series of training workshops on health research ethics in order to contribute to regional, national, and institutional capacity building. The training workshops serve as a platform that brings together stakeholders to discuss practical solutions for emerging challenges in health research through lectures and case studies. Through transdisciplinary expertise, the training workshops help promote an environment of cooperation to sustain improvements in the quality of health research.

The workshops will continue to be delivered using an online platform until further notice. In the event that in-person sessions will be offered within the year, participants will be informed of the corresponding change in registration fee.

REGISTRATION FEE

EARLY REGISTRATION:
PhP 4,500.00
REGULAR REGISTRATION:
PhP 5,000.00
FOREIGN PARTICIPANTS:
USD 100.00

Interested participants are advised to register early to avail of the discounted rate. Only pre-registered participants will be accepted.

INCLUDES:

  • Training-workshop materials
  • Compilation of international and national guidelines (electronic copy)
  • Certificate of training

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

  • Check payable to UP Manila Development Foundation, Inc.
  • Cash, check, or US dollar deposit to UP Manila Development Foundation, Inc.
    PNB-PGH branch
    - Peso current account number: 168370005523
    - US Dollar account number: 398658500013

REGISTRATION & INQUIRIES

Please register ONLINE at https://nihgcptraining.upm.edu.ph. The training workshop secretariat can be reached through EMAIL at nihgcp@post.upm.edu.ph or through TELEFAX at +63 915 410 7494.

SCHEDULE FOR 2024

  • 18 - 21 MARCH 2024
    Principles of Health Research Ethics and Good Clinical Practice (Basic Course)
  • 15 - 18 APRIL 2024
    Responsible Conduct of Research
    Early Registration until 01 Apr
    Regular Registration until 11 Apr

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  • 18 - 20 JUNE 2024
    Continuing Ethics Education: Standard Operating Procedures for Review Ethics Committees | Pre-Requisite: Completion of the Basic Course within the last 2 years
    Early Registration until 04 Jun
    Regular Registration until 13 Jun

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  • 27 - 30 AUGUST 2024
    Principles of Health Research Ethics and Good Clinical Practice (Basic Course)
    Early Registration until 13 Aug
    Regular Registration until 22 Aug

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  • 28 - 30 OCTOBER 2024
    Advanced GCP and Ethics Training | Pre-Requisite: Completion of the Basic Course within the last 2 years
    Early Registration until 14 Oct
    Regular Registration until 24 Oct

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  • Registration deadline will be strictly observed. Registration will be considered final upon payment.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The training-workshops are intended for those who conduct, coordinate, manage, approve, and fund researches, including:

  • Researchers requiring basic and continuing education on health research ethics and good clinical practice
  • Members of research ethics committees or institutional review boards
  • Sponsors
  • Policymakers
  • Regulatory agency staff
  • Research staff
  • Research management staff