PhD & Program
Nurturing interdisciplinary research culture and encouraging collaborations at national and international level to achieve the highest ethical standards in research.
Constitution of Ethics Board to maintain Research Integrity
Key documents governing research activities at VMRF(DU)
The following committee is constituted to ensure Research Ethics in VMRF(DU) in tune with the Office of Research integrity suggested in the Quality Mandate by UGC.
| S. No. | Name & Designation | Position in the committee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dr. J. Sabarinathan, Pro Vice Chancellor, VMRF(DU), Salem, -, |
Chairperson |
| 1 |
Dr. J. Sabarinathan, Pro Vice Chancellor, VMRF(DU), Salem, -, |
Chairperson |
| 2 |
Dr. A. Nagappan, Registrar, VMRF(DU), Salem, -, |
Member |
| 2 |
Dr. A. Nagappan, Registrar, VMRF(DU), Salem, -, |
Member |
| 3 |
Dr P. Shankar, Director(Research), VMRF(DU), Salem, -, |
Member |
| 3 |
Dr P. Shankar, Director(Research), VMRF(DU), Salem, -, |
Member |
| 4 |
Dr. Sarman Singh, Director(Medical Research), AVMC&H, Puducherry, -, |
Member |
| 4 |
Dr. Sarman Singh, Director(Medical Research), AVMC&H, Puducherry, -, |
Member |
| 5 |
Dr. N. Thangadurai, Additional Director(Research), VMRF(DU), -, |
Member |
| 5 |
Dr. N. Thangadurai, Additional Director(Research), VMRF(DU), -, |
Member |
| 6 |
Dr. Reen Rachel Philips, Associate Dean(Research), VMSDC, Salem, -, |
Member |
| 6 |
Dr. Reen Rachel Philips, Associate Dean(Research), VMSDC, Salem, -, |
Member |
| 7 |
Mr. P. Sivaprakash, Legal Advisor, Advocate, High Court of Madras, Prakash Law Firm, Chennai, -, |
Member |
| 7 |
Mr. P. Sivaprakash, Legal Advisor, Advocate, High Court of Madras, Prakash Law Firm, Chennai, -, |
Member |
| 8 |
Dr. R. Jaichandran, Deputy Director(Research), VMRF(DU), Salem, -, |
Convenor |
| 8 |
Dr. R. Jaichandran, Deputy Director(Research), VMRF(DU), Salem, -, |
Convenor |
The committee will conduct Periodic Lecturers/Workshops on Research Ethics, Plagiarism, Plagiarism Identification tools etc., The committee will ensure that ethics are followed in letter and spirit in all its Research activities including Publications, execution of Research projects (Internally funded, externally funded, collaborative) by the faculty and students of VMRF(DU) In case of any violations are found by the committee or brought to its notice, it will enquire the same and suggest suitable action against the concerned faculty/students to Vice-Chancellor for his perusal. The tenure of the committee is three years.