1. Research Governance Dr. Sheila Francis

2. ‘A process to ensure that research involving patients, data or human tissue is scientifically sound, properly financed and ethically approved’ ‘Registration of research with a sponsor’

3. Benefits Greater protection for researchers and participants
Dignity, rights, safety and well being of people
Research culture further strengthened
Quality of research, eligibility of research applications
Demonstrates the University’s commitment
To accountable, high-quality and transparent research practices
High quality reputation and credibility
Protected and enhanced
Reduction of risk
Regulatory compliance, less potential for research misconduct

4. Does RG apply to your project?
All UK ‘health care’ research.
Studies in Volunteers - University-led projects not involving any NHS Trust – to follow the University’s research governance procedures
Studies on patients - University projects involving the STH Trust – to follow the Trust’s research governance procedures

5. Understanding Research Governance
SCIENCE
Independent scientific scrutiny
INFORMATION
Partnership Agreements in place Information dissemination
ETHICS
Independent ethics scrutiny
Scope of the
Research
Governance Standards
FINANCE AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SYSTEMS
MONITORING
Monitoring conditions and adverse events
OTHER
Role of research governance sponsors
HEALTH, SAFETY, EMPLOYMENT

6. What to do if you think your project requires Research Governance approval
Speak to your supervisor!
Ask to see the protocol and approval letter
If application is required, contact
University RIS/Medical School websites

7. Animal procedures

8. Ethical Review/Licensing of Animal Procedures
All procedures with living animals are carefully regulated in the UK under an act of Parliament.
Home Office Project Licence
Home Office Licence (personal)
Training courses - written and practical tests - certificate
Certificate must be included in the licence application - it can take months to be granted a licence!.
If you are unsure about the process then contact Mr Gerard Brower-Ince at the Veterinary Services Unit.