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Battery Bio Human Research Ethics Committee
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Membership Structure
Minimum membership comprises eight members. As far as possible, men and women are represented in equal numbers and at least one-third of the members are external to the institution for which the Battery Bio HREC is reviewing research.
The membership comprises representatives from the following categories:
A Chairperson with suitable experience whose other responsibilities will not impair the Battery Bio HREC capacity to carry out its obligations under the National Statement.
At least two members who provide community and consumer perspective, one man and one woman, with no affiliation with the institution or organisation and not currently involved in medical, scientific, legal or academic work.
At least one member with knowledge of, and current experience in, the professional care, counselling or treatment of people.
At least one member who performs a pastoral care role in the community, for example, an Aboriginal elder or a minister of religion.
At least one member who is a lawyer, where possible one who is not engaged to advise the institution for which Battery Bio HREC is reviewing research.
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Representation
To ensure Battery Bio HREC is equipped to address all of the relevant considerations arising from the categories of research, some or all of the above membership categories may be represented by more than one person. No member is appointed in more than one of the membership categories.
Battery Bio HREC operates under the governance framework of Battery Bio Australia, with oversight provided by its Research Governance Office (RGO)
Research applications are reviewed by an HREC composed of members who are independent of the sponsor and institution. Researchers and staff involved in the design or sponsorship of studies do not participate in ethical reviews