MALAWI: CUNIMAREC, MUBASREC Engage to Strengthen Research Ethics Committee Operations
The Catholic University of Malawi's Research Ethics Committee (CUNIMAREC) is collaborating with the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBASREC) to improve its operational procedures. The partnership focuses on sharing best practices for research protocol reviews and conflict of interest management.
Why it matters
Strengthening institutional research ethics committees is essential for maintaining academic integrity and ensuring the safety and validity of scientific research in developing regions.
Members of the Catholic University of Malawi Research Ethics Committee (CUNIMAREC) have for the week starting October 19 th , 2026, visited the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) to learn from the experience of the MUBAS Research Ethics Committee (MUBASREC) in managing and overseeing research ethics review processes.
The visit aimed to strengthen CUNIMAREC’s institutional capacity and operational readiness as it takes steps towards becoming fully operational following its recent approval.
CUNIMA Centre for Research and Publications Manager, Sainala Kalebe, described the engagement as an eye-opener, emphasizing the value of learning from institutions with established experience in research ethics review.
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