article · BMC Medical Ethics

Strengthening research regulatory capacity in the East African community: a multi-country training program on emerging and complex study designs

Mathius Amperiize
Steve Wandiga
Novat Twungubumwe
V. Mutabazi
Barbara Castelnuovo
Lina S. Mathew
Provia Ainembabazi
Joseph Arinaitwe
Belinda Twesigye
Soazic Gardais
Hellen Opolot
Beth Mutumba
Jeremiah Kidola
Stephen Okoboi
Ramadhan Nyandwi
Helen Ndagije
Pauline Byakika‐Kibwika

2026Open accessUniversité du Burundi

Abstract

There was a substantial shift in knowledge on emerging and complex research study designs. We recommend regular training of NRRA and REC members to improve the quality of review of research protocols with complex and emerging study designs.

Research topics

Ethics in Clinical Research
Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
Global Health and Surgery

Sustainable Development Goals

3Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.1186/s12910-026-01418-2

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