The Committee on Ethics and Biomedical Research IRB from the Fundación Valle del Lili It was established on September 5, 2005As an independent advisory body to the medical management, our fundamental mission is to ensure the dignity, rights, safety and well-being of all individuals involved in research studies, both current and potential.

We recognize that while research is crucial for advancing knowledge, the health and well-being of participants must always be the priority. Therefore, we are committed to providing an independent, competent, and timely evaluation of the methodological and ethical design of each study, free from any political, institutional, professional, or commercial influence.

To fulfill our mission, the Committee reviews, approves, and oversees the development of proposed research protocols, adhering strictly to national and international regulations. This includes ethical and legal frameworks such as:

• The Belmont Report
• The Declaration of Helsinki
• The CIOMS Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical Research Involving Human Subjects
• The International Conference on Harmonisation of Good Clinical Practice
• The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
• National resolutions and decrees such as 8430 of 1993, 2378 of 2008, Decree 1543 of 1997, and Resolution 2011020764 of 2011, among others.

Our responsibility is to ensure that research projects guarantee the voluntary participation and confidentiality of individuals, and that the risks of physical, mental, emotional, social, and economic harm are minimized. Furthermore, we carefully weigh the potential risks against the expected benefits of the research.

Learn about the rights and responsibilities of patients in research

In Fundación Valle del LiliWe are firmly committed to protecting the rights of research participants. Therefore, no study involving human subjects can begin without prior review and authorization from our Committee. Any researcher who violates this rule will be in breach of institutional guidelines.

Currently, our Committee is made up of eleven (11) members and meets every 15 days to ensure a diligent and timely review of the protocols.

Contact with the committee:

If you require further information, please contact the following email addresses depending on the type of study:

• For institutional and academic research studies: cei@fvl.org.co
• For sponsored research studies: comite.etica@fvl.org.co
• Phone: 602 331 9090 extensions: 4030, 3438, 8568 and 8569.