Ethical Horizon 3 - Research Ethics Workshop

Dec 13, 2025

Ethical Horizon 3 Safeguarding Vulnerable Participants in Research: Approaches and Considerations

Yenepoya Ethics Committee-2,
Yenepoya (Deemed to be University)

1. Dr. Leena Pramod
   Member Secretary, YEC-2
   Organizing Chairperson
2. Dr. Sridevi K
   Member, YEC-2
   Co-Chairperson
3. Dr. Basma Reem Ameer
   Member, YEC-2
   Organizing Secretary
4. Ms. Naseel Gurpur
   Member, YEC-2
   Organizing Joint Secretary

Dr. Sudhir Prabhu
Professor & Head,
Department of Community Medicine,
Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore

Email: sudhirhaladi@gmail.com
Contact: 9902331559

Venue: Dental Auditorium, 5th Floor, Yenepoya Dental College
Time: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Ethical Horizon 3, titled "Safeguarding Vulnerable Participants in Research: Approaches and Considerations," was conducted on 13 December 2025 by the Yenepoya Ethics Committee-2 at the Dental Auditorium, Yenepoya Dental College.

The programme included a one-hour interactive academic session led by Dr. Sudhir Prabhu, Professor and Head, Department of Community Medicine, Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore. The session focused on ethical principles, regulatory requirements, and practical challenges in conducting research involving vulnerable populations.

The lecture was followed by a structured group activity, where participants were divided into small groups and provided with ethically challenging scenarios. This was complemented by an open question-and-answer session that encouraged participants to clarify doubts and discuss real-world ethical dilemmas encountered in research practice. The interactive format facilitated active participation and meaningful engagement among attendees.

Through the group activities and interactive question-and-answer session, participants were able to translate ethical principles into practical decision-making for real-life research scenarios. The discussions strengthened participants' ability to anticipate ethical challenges, ensure appropriate informed consent, and implement participant protection measures.