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Bioethics and Good Clinical Practice

Jan 23, 2026

The Department of Research Methodology & Biostatistics organized a full-day workshop on Bioethics and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) for Junior Residents (CBDC Batch–2024) on 23.01.2026, as a part of the mandatory coursework requirement for appearing in the Part I MD Examination under the National Commission for Homoeopathy Regulations, 2024.

The program commenced with an inaugural session and pre-test, followed by expert lectures covering key areas including Principles of GCP, ICMR Guidelines for Ethical Biomedical Research, Informed Consent, Homoeopathy GCP, New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules (2019), Ethical Review Procedures, Safety and Serious Adverse Events (SAE) with Compensation, and Research Misconduct and Publication Ethics.

The Principal, Dr. ESJ Prabhu Kiran, emphasized the importance of research orientation among postgraduate scholars and highlighted the upcoming collaborative research initiative, Evidentia 2026.

The resource persons were introduced by Dr Ashok Shenoy, Professor of Pharmacology, KMC, Mangalore, Dr Blany Lobo, Professor & Head of the Department of Homoeopathic Pharmacy, Dr Shiva Shankar, Professor  and Dr. Mini. Professor, Department of Materia Medica. The workshop concluded with a post-test and evaluation session.

The program was coordinated by Dr. Siddesha G, Associate Professor, Department of Research Methodology & Biostatistics.