The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) is set to host a novel conference on research ethics and integrity for researchers, academicians, students, research administrators, and industry professionals to foster excellence in research ethics and robust discussions on research integrity in the country.
The conference tagged, Exploring Xcellence in Collaboration, Ethical Conduct, and Leadership for Research Integrity Through Empowerment (EXCEL-RITE Conference) is being organized in
collaboration with the National Health Research Ethics Committee (NHREC) and is scheduled to be held from April 28th to 30th, 2025 at the IHVN Campus in Abuja.
IHVN Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director, Dr. Charles Olalekan Mensah said that with rapid evolution of research methodologies and increasing concerns about ethical compliance, the conference will focus on topics and discussions that address real life scenario and pragmatic approaches to addressing ethical challenges and improving best practices on research integrity that
institutions can adopt.
“Renowned experts from within and outside Nigeria will converge at the conference to explore critical topics like ethical decisionmaking, crafting effective research policies and guidelines, implementation of ethical research proposals, sustaining institutional research integrity and data
protection and sharing.
The conference aims to foster confidence in research outcomes by promoting transparency, accountability and integrity among research stakeholders in Nigeria,”he said.
Dr. Mensah, who is also the Principal Investigator of the conference, noted that, “integrity in research is the foundation of scientific progress and innovation, and this conference provides a timely opportunity to explore best practices and actionable solutions that empower researchers and institutions to uphold ethical standards,” he said.
The EXCEL Rite Conference will feature plenary sessions and keynote speeches, panel
discussions, policy dialogues and workshops. It will also provide networking opportunities for
researchers to connect with stakeholders across academia, government and industry to drive research collaboration.
The Principal Investigator urged researchers to utilize the opportunity for continuous learning by participating in the conference.
“Participation is in the hybrid conference is free though registration is required,” he added.
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