Associate Professor Dr. Azlan bin Husin (School of Medical Sciences)
23 April 2026 (Thursday)
10.00am-11.30am
Synopsis
This session guides researchers on preparing high‑quality proposals that achieve timely human research ethics approval. Effective preparation reduces revisions, prevents delays, and allows researchers to focus on data collection and publication. The talk highlights essential components of a strong proposal—clear objectives, robust methodology, justified sample size, operational definitions, feasibility, and proper handling of vulnerable groups. Participants also learn how ethics reviewers evaluate key elements such as scientific validity, risk–benefit balance, participant safety, consent processes, data management, cultural sensitivities, and conflict‑of‑interest declarations. Common pitfalls—poor literature review, unclear conceptual frameworks, confusing protocols, missing safety plans, and failure to distinguish standard care from new interventions—are addressed with practical solutions. The session introduces tools such as SPIRIT for protocol development and EQUATOR reporting guidelines to enhance transparency and reduce avoidable queries from reviewers. By adopting best practices early, researchers can streamline the approval process, uphold ethical integrity, and strengthen the credibility and impact of their work.