Building ethical research capacity in Pakistan
Enabling Ethical Research; A Bioethics Capacity Building Program in Pakistan
This study is creating a two-year Master’s program in Bioethics to help professionals in Pakistan learn about the important ethical issues in healthcare research, so they can lead efforts to improve research quality and standards in the country.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Aga Khan University (Pakistan) NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Karachi, Pakistan) |
| Project ID | NIH-11061017 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program aims to enhance the ethical standards of biomedical research in Pakistan by developing and delivering a two-year advanced Master of Bioethics program. It focuses on training mid-career professionals from various disciplines to become leaders in bioethics and research ethics. The program will also assess the current needs in research ethics across academic centers in Pakistan, ensuring that the curriculum is relevant and impactful. By fostering a deeper understanding of ethical issues in research, the initiative seeks to improve the quality of healthcare research conducted in the region.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program include mid-career professionals in healthcare, academia, and research who are interested in bioethics and research ethics.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in healthcare professions or academic research may not directly benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved ethical standards in biomedical research, ultimately benefiting patient care and health outcomes in Pakistan.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been efforts to enhance research ethics globally, this specific program is a novel approach tailored to the unique challenges faced in Pakistan.
Where this research is happening
Karachi, Pakistan
- Aga Khan University (Pakistan) — Karachi, Pakistan (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Khan, Robyna Irshad — Aga Khan University (Pakistan)
- Study coordinator: Khan, Robyna Irshad
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.