1. Reviewing Research Proposals for Ethical Compliance. The REC examines all research proposals involving human participants, animals, or sensitive data to ensure they meet ethical standards before approval is granted.

2. Protecting the Rights and Welfare of Research Participants. The committee ensures that participants are treated fairly, respectfully, and safely, with clear protection against harm, coercion, or exploitation.

3. Ensuring Informed Consent Procedures Are Adequate. The REC checks that researchers provide clear, understandable consent forms and processes that allow participants to voluntarily agree to be part of the study.

4. Assessing Risks vs. Benefits of Research. The committee evaluates whether the potential benefits of a study outweigh the risks and whether researchers have adequate risk-mitigation measures in place.

5. Monitoring Approved Research Projects. REC oversees ongoing research to ensure that investigators adhere to approved protocols, ethical guidelines, and reporting obligations.

6. Reviewing Amendments to Previously Approved Studies. Any changes to a study—such as methodology, participant recruitment, or consent procedures—must be reviewed and approved by the REC.