Research Ethics Committee The Research Ethics Committee (REC) at the Jewish General Hospital, a McGill Affiliated Hospital, reviews all research protocols involving human subjects conducted by hospital staff. The Chair of the REC, Dr. Carolyn Ells, PhD, the Chief of the Research Ethics Office, Ms. Franca Cantini , MScN, the Assistant Chief, Ms. Julie Samuël LL.M. and the Chair of the Science Review Committee, Dr. Phyllis Zelkowitz, Ed.D. are available to answer questions and provide educational materials. The Research Ethics Office (REO) is located in pavilion A-925 of the Jewish General Hospital, (514) 340-8222 local 2445. We encourage you to contact us from Monday to Thursday, 7:00AM to 3:30PM and Friday from 7:00AM to 3:00PM.

News and Events February 3, 2012 TCPS tutorial - Course on Research Ethics (CORE) CORE provides an applied approach to the guidance provided in TCPS 2. This self-paced course is a media-rich learning experience that features interactive exercises and multi-disciplinary examples. CORE consists of eight modules ranging from Core Principles to REB Review. It is designed primarily for the use of researchers and REB members – though anyone may take this course and print their own certificate of completion. Click here to take the tutorial. November 2011 Updated Forms! All of the REC Downloadable Forms have been updated.  The REO will only accept forms with the November 2011 version date.  These forms are also available in French. August 16, 2011 New JGH REC Consent Form Guidelines This document is meant to be a guide for designing consent forms in the context of research that are user friendly and easy to read by the potential research participant.  June 17, 2011 2012 REC/SRC meeting dates The 2012 REC/SRC meeting and deadline dates are available.  Please click here to download a copy. ...more news