Multi-institutional Ethics Committee (IEC)

The Multi-institutional Ethics Committee (M-IEC) is a multi-disciplinary committee that reviews all research activities, as defined in the Standard Operating Protocol, conducted at institutions affiliated to it. The M-IEC consists of both internal and external members. It is managed collaboratively by the affiliating institutions, which also provide secretarial support.

Affiliating Institutions

Anusandhan Trust, Maharashtra

  • Center for Enquiry in Health and Allied Themes (CEHAT), Mumbai
  • Centre for Studies in Ethics and Rights (CSER), Mumbai
  • Support for Advocacy and Training to Health Initiatives (SATHI), Pune

Society for Nutrition, Education and Health Action (SNEHA), Mumbai, Maharashtra

Society for Education, Welfare and Action (SEWA-RURAL), Jhagadia, Dist. Bharuch, Gujarat

IEC Members

Dr. Geeta Balakrishnan (Chairperson) Director, Research Unit, Nirmala Niketan College of Social Work, Mumbai

Ms. Neha Madhiwalla (Member Secretary) Co-ordinator, Centre for Studies in Ethics and Rights, Mumbai

Ms. Arokia Mary, Programme Co-ordinator, YUVA, Mumbai

Ms. Neena Shah More, Research Director, Society for Nutrition, Education and Health Action (SNEHA), Mumbai,

Dr. Pravesh Jung Golay,Assistant Professor, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology – Bombay, Mumbai

Dr. Shrey Desai, Sewa Rural, Jhagadia

Mr. Vijay Hiremath, Advocate, Mumbai

Ms. Zamrooda Khandey, Centre for Enquiry in Health and Allied Themes, Mumbai

M-IEC Secretariat

Neha Madhiwalla,Zamrooda Khandey,Chitra Borkar

Address c/o Anusandhan Trust, Sai Ashray, Aaram Society Road, Vakola, Santacruz (east), Mumbai 400055

Email Id: ethicsat@gmail.com, Phone/Fax: 022-26681568

IEC ReportDec2002-Dec2004

IEC Checklist