Research Ethics Committee: Animal (REC-A)

 

Nelson Mandela University Animal Ethics Reference Documentation:

• REC-A Terms of Reference and Standard Operating Procedures: The Nelson Mandela University Research Ethics Committee - Animal is charged with monitoring the treatment of animals used in research and teaching at NMU. This work-in-progress document outlines the terms of reference and standard operating procedures of REC-A.
• Guidelines for Ethical Conduct in the Care and Handling of Animals used for Research and Education at the Nelson Mandela University
• Nelson Mandela University Code of Conduct for Researchers: This policy gives expression to the values that apply at the Nelson Mandela University and to which all researchers (students, academic and support staff) commit themselves in their research activities.
• Nelson Mandela University Research Ethics Policy: This policy aims to promote awareness of fundamental ethical standards, principles and practices when conducting research with human participants.

 

Recommended Reading:

• South African Medical Research Council Research Ethics Policy
• South African Medical Research Council Guidelines on the Responsible Conduct of Research
• World Organisation for Animal Health: Terrestrial Animal Health Code (2019)
• SANS 10386:2008: The care and use of animals for scientific purposes (available from the South African Bureau of Standards)

 

Downloadable Templates:

• Application for Approval (Research): Any activity involving the acquisition, keeping or use of live animals for a research study, requires completion of this form and submission for approval to REC-A.
• Application for Approval (Practical): Any activity involving the acquisition, keeping or use of live animals for practical work, requires completion of this form and submission for approval to REC-A.
• Application for External Animal Sample Collection
• Application to use External Data from Animal Sample Collection
• Annual Progress Report
• Completion of Project Report: Completion of this form is required as soon as a project registered with REC-A has been completed.
• Unexpected Mortality/Adverse Events Report
• Draft Monitoring Forms: This includes templates for animal housing, project folder cover page, Animal daily checklist, Field checklist, Practical checklist.

Brief Overview of Process for Submitting a REC-A Application/Report for Approval:

1. The relevant application form / report should be downloaded from the list above.
2. The forms must be completed in full and all requisite signatures must be obtained. Please note that the submission of incomplete documents will delay the processing of applications as such applications will have to be sent back to Applicants or Primary Responsible Persons for completion before submission to the Ethics Committee.
3. Submit the documentation for review to Imtiaz.Khan@mandela.ac.za
4. The Office of Research Development will screen the application, allocate a reference number and forward it to the REC-A Secretary for inclusion on the next meeting's agenda.
5. Applications will serve at the meeting.
6. The REC-A Secretary will notify applicants (PRP/PI) electronically of meeting resolutions.

 

Dr Pierre Pistorius Position:  Senior Lecturer Department:  Zoology Location:  South Campus Phone:  27 41 504 2710 Fax:  27 41 504 2317 Email:  pierre.pistorius@mandela.ac.za Qualifications:  PhD Expertise:  Population Ecology, Resource Management, Climate Change, Marine Top Predators Responsibilities:  Lecturing, Research

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Mr Imtiaz Khan Position:  Manager Department:  Research Development Location:  South Campus Phone:  27 41 504 4329 Fax:  27 41 504 2778 Email:  Imtiaz.Khan@mandela.ac.za

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Ms Ursula Spies Position:  Committee Officer Department:  Governance Administration Room:  0101 Location:  Second Avenue Campus Phone:  27 41 504 3140 Email:  Ursula.Spies@mandela.ac.za Qualifications:  NDip (Com Adm) (PET)

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Queries:

For any queries related to ethics approval for research projects at Nelson Mandela University (including queries from external parties wanting to conduct research at Nelson Mandela University), kindly email: ResearchEthics@mandela.ac.za or Imtiaz.Khan@mandela.ac.za