FHTS – IHEC
Foundation of Healthcare Technologies Society Institutional Human Ethics Committee
Overview
Foundation of Healthcare Technologies Society—Institutional Human Ethics Committee (FHTS-IHEC) is an independent research body composed to review and approve human centered research proposals to safeguard all actual and potential research participants’ dignity, rights, safety, and well-being.
By establishing this Ethics Committee, the FHTS aims to continue its commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards in the field of healthcare research, ensuring that all studies are conducted with integrity, respect for participants, and full compliance with regulatory requirements.
We are pleased to announce that the Foundation of Healthcare Technologies Society – Institutional Human Ethics Committee (FHTS-IHEC) has received provisional registration from the National Ethics Committee Registry for Biomedical and Health Research (NECRBHR), Department of Health Research (DHR), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.
Registration number: EC/NEW/INST/2024/4812
Issue Date: 22-May-2025
Objective
- Review research proposals for ethical soundness
To evaluate and oversee research activities
- Protect the rights and welfare of the study participants
- Ensure the compliance with relevant regulations and ethical standards
Committee Members
The composition of the FHTS-IHEC is in accordance with ICMR 2017 Guidelines. The committee includes a diverse group of experts to ensure a well-rounded ethical review.
| S.No. | FHTS-IHEC Members | Role/Designation in Ethics Committee | Affiliation | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Surapaneni Krishna Mohan | Chairperson | Non-Affiliated | M |
| 2 | Dr. Anoja Sundar | Member Secretary | Affiliated | F |
| 3 | Dr. Mahendra Kumar Pant | Basic Medical Scientist | Non-Affiliated | M |
| 4 | Dr. Richa Sinha | Clinician | Non-Affiliated | F |
| 5 | Dr. Apurva Kumar Pandya | Social Scientist | Non-Affiliated | M |
| 6 | Mr. Chander Shekhar Patney | Legal Expert | Non-Affiliated | M |
| 7 | Ms. Anju Mehta | Lay Person | Non-Affiliated | F |
Details
Proposal Submission: Researchers affiliated with FHTS or collaborating institutions can submit proposals for ethical review via Contact us page.
Types of projects reviewed by IHEC: The FHTS IHEC will review scientific and ethical aspects of all types of research studies involving human participants; sponsored by Government of India/ NGOs, studies in collaborations with national and international organizations/universities, all dissertation projects, research projects of undergraduate students carried out under the guidance of faculty and investigator initiated research studies which are self- funded/ funded by Institutional funding bodies.
Frequency of meetings: Monthly.
Query: For any further information reach out to us via Contact us page.
All SOPs are guided and developed in alignment with Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) National Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical and Health Research Involving Human Participants, 2017.