The Ateneo de Naga University-Graduate School, in coordination with the Institutional Research Ethics Committee (IREC), organized an Orientation on Ethical Considerations in Research for Graduate School on September 14, 2024, from 2:00 until 5:00 in the afternoon via Google Meet.

The activity which is conducted every semester by the Graduate School through the Office of the Dean, Dr Malu C. Barcillano is participated by both the faculty and students, specifically those who are taking Methods of Research and are enrolled in Thesis and Dissertation Writing.  To ensure that the research conducted is grounded on ethical principles, a thorough review will have to be done by IREC. Research activities must ensure the safeguarding of the welfare of humans, animals, and the environment by abiding the principles and guidelines of the Ateneo de Naga University Code of Ethics for Research (2016).

The following IREC members presented and discussed these topics: (1) Importance and Principles of Research Ethics Review by Richard Martin Bautista, M.A., Faculty Member, Psychology Department; (2) Types of Research Ethics Review by Jonafel G. Singson, M.A., Faculty Member, Theology Department; (3) Protocol Reviewer Worksheet and Vulnerability in Research by Dr Cyril Conde, Faculty Member, Literature and Language Studies Department; and  (4) Consent Checklist and Informed Consent by Dr. Ramona S. Renegado, Faculty Member, Natural Sciences Department.

These speakers were introduced briefly before the start of the presentation by Mr. Aldrin Belmes, IREC member and the Coordinator for Special Projects and Volunteer Program of the Center for Community Development.  The IREC Chair, Dr. Marlyn Tejada responded to some queries raised by the participants during the Open Forum that took place after the presentation.

The said activity was hosted by Dr. Peñafrancia Olayon-Reyta, Faculty of the Graduate School.

Prepared by:
Mr. Aldrin Belmes
IREC Member
Coordinator-CCD