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Research Ethics Committee for Medicinal Research

The Research Ethics Committee for Medicinal Research (CEIm) of Fundació Puigvert is an accredited and independent body whose mission is to ensure that all biomedical research projects conducted at the center comply with established ethical and legal principles. Its main objective is to guarantee the safety, rights, and well-being of individuals participating in research studies.

President of the CEIm: Dr. Sílvia Mateu
Technical Secretary of the CEIm: Beatriz Rodrigo

Contact: +34 93 416 97 39 ext. 4250

Main functions of the CEIm at Fundació Puigvert

Ethical and Legal Evaluation

The CEIm reviews and evaluates all research protocols involving medicines, medical products, biological samples, or health data, ensuring compliance with current regulations and international ethical standards in research.

Protection of Participants

Ensures the safety and protection of the rights of patients and volunteers participating in studies, guaranteeing their information, consent, and confidentiality.

Accreditation and Procedures

The CEIm of Fundació Puigvert is accredited by the Department of Health of the Generalitat de Catalunya and follows standardized operating procedures (SOPs), reviewed annually, to regulate its internal functioning and ensure transparency and quality in decision-making.

Consult the SOPs

Preliminary Opinion

No trial or research study of any kind may begin without the favorable opinion of the CEIm, which acts as a guarantee of rigor and safety for participants and the scientific community.

CEIm Meeting Calendar

The CEIm Fundació Puigvert and its Scope of Action

The CEIm of Fundació Puigvert is accredited by the Department of Health to act as a committee for some dialysis centers and assisted reproduction clinics that do not have their own committee, evaluating the research projects they wish to participate in.

Fundació Puigvert integrates the CEIm into its research and innovation strategy, ensuring that all projects are developed with the utmost respect for human rights, the dignity of individuals, and current regulations.