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October 2, 2025Journal of Empirical Research on Human Research Ethics0 citationsOpen Access

Exploring Expert Composition in Research Ethics Boards: A Scoping Review

A Scoping Review of Empirical Research on Research Ethics Board Membership and Expertise

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ETEmma TumiltyJYJake YoungRJRichard James

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Overview

Scoping review identifies gaps in evidence for membership training and expertise in research ethics boards, suggesting improvements may enhance effectiveness.

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  • Diverse membership expertise significantly impacts the effectiveness of research ethics boards, pointing to a need for improved training.
  • A small body of empirical research exists regarding how research ethics boards ensure adequate member expertise and training.
  • Insights gathered from the review highlight key themes including scientific, legal, and ethical training among REB members.
  • Further research is warranted to develop best practices for enhancing the training and diversity of research ethics board membership.
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Tumilty et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68de5da283cbc991d0a207c6https://doi.org/10.1177/15562646251376747
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