Biomedical Research & Ethics Unit
Introduction
Strengthening Research, Bioethics and Health Data
The Biomedical Research & Ethics Unit (BREU) was established in January 2023 to strengthen medical research, bioethics, and health data governance in Brunei Darussalam.
Our Mission
Enhance Biomedical Research
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Our Vision
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departments
BREU is organized into two sections :
Bioethics and Clinical Research.
Bioethics
- Medical and Health Research Ethics Committee (MHREC)
- Transplant Ethics Committee (TEC)
- Clinical Ethics Committee (CEC)
- Emerging Issues in Ethics
Medical and Health Research Ethics Committee
The role of the MHREC is to conduct scientific and ethical assessments of all studies related to human health research conducted by both Ministry of Health (MOH) and non-MOH researchers in Brunei Darussalam.
Please note that MHREC no longer provides retrospective approval for any research study in reference to Minute KK/TSUT(P)/E06/2009 dated 8 November 2022 from the Deputy Permanent Secretary (Professional).
All submissions should be sent to the Biomedical Research and Ethics Unit at bre.unit@moh.gov.bn.
How to Reach Us:
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Medical and Health Research and Ethics Committee,
Executive Screening Suite, Baseline Level One,
RIPAS Hospital, Bandar Seri Begawan,
BA 1710 - mhrec@moh.gov.bn
Clinical Research Commitee (CRC)
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(BRECO)
Biomedical Research and
Ethics Coordinating Office
Serves as administrative support and oversees research funding, with support from the Department of Policy & Planning (DPP).
