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MDMRCI and ARMCI Cluster Research Ethics Review Committee

The Metro Davao Medical and Research Center Inc. and the Anda River View Medical Center Inc. (MDMRCI-ARMCI CRERC) was created on January 5, 2015. It is an independent body created by the consortium between Metro Davao Medical and Research Center Inc. and Anda River View Medical Center Inc. under each Hospital Director, who was appointed by the President of MDMRCI, and President/Vice President of ARMCI respectively. It aims to protect human participants and contribute to the highest attainable quality of scientific and ethical research.

MDMRCI

MDMRCI
will be the most preferred family-centered health & wellness institution by
clients and their families and healthcare professionals in Mindanao by 2020

We are
a family-centered health and wellness institution, composed of competent health
care professionals, promoting innovative research, collaborative health
advocacies, utilizing state of the art technology in a safe, comfortable, and
pleasant healing environment.

ARMCI

A leading healthcare facility with excellent, affordable and people-friendly services provided by dedicated and fulfilled members, blending the best appropriate technology in a caring and humane environment.

To serve the healthcare needs of the people of Davao and its neighboring environment through excellent customer-responsive and affordable services.

Organizational Chart

MDMRCI ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
CRERC ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

MEMBERS OF CRERC

Affiliated Members

  • Annabelle Lao-Reyes, MD – (Neurology) Affiliated, Medical – Chair
  • Arthur Gregory A. Lui, MD -(Oncology) Affiliated, Medical – Vice Chair
  • Jose Paolo P. Panuda, MD – (Endocrinology) Affiliated, Medical
  • Deborah Juliet A. Omran, RN, MAN, PhD – (Nurse) Affiliated, Non-Medical

Non-Affiliated Members

  • Milagros M. Viacrucis, MD – (Pediatrics and Public Health) Non-affiliated, Medical – Secretary
  • Adorico A. Aya-ay, PhD – (Teacher) Non-affiliated, Non-medical & Scienctist
  • David A. Tan –(Pastor) Non-affiliated, Lay/Community Representative 

List of Independent Consultants:

  • Vanina Htun-Javier, MD – Oncologist
  • Julie Ann Kristy L. Torres, MD – Neurologist
  • Bermillion Faderan, MD – Cardiologist
  • Jonray R. Magallanes, MD – Pulmonologist
  • Jennifer Ivy Ortega Togonon-Leaño, MD – Nephrologist
INITIAL REVIEW
POST-APPROVAL REVIEW
FOR SUBMISSION OF INITIAL REVIEW APPLICATION AS WELL AS SUBMISSION OF PROTOCOL AMENDMENT AND ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT PROTOCOL PACKAGE
To ensure the systematic and organized facilitation of submitted documents, please follow this procedure of submission:
1. Submit Initial Review Application through email: MDMRCI-ARMCI CRERC [email protected]
2. SUBJECT of the email should be: INITIAL SUBMISSION/Name of Principal Investigator (PI)
3. For e-mail content: Please refer to CRERC Form 3.4 Document Submission Checklist
4. All documents shall be signed and dated as indicated.
5. Incomplete submission will not be accepted.
6. Submission of print/paper copy of the docucment.

COMMUNICATION:
PLease address all communication to:
ANNABELLE LAO-REYES, MD, MDMRCI-ARMCI CRERC Chairperson

BOARD MEETING:
Board meeting is scheduled every first Tuesday of the month. Cut-off date for submission (Initial Submission, Resubmission, Amendment, Continuing Review Application, Protocol Deviation Report, and SAE Report, and Notification from the PI) is 15 calendar days before the board meeting.

Special Meeting may be conducted for facilitated review of public health emergency protocols.

STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT (REVIEW FEES)
Submit the following information:
● Sponsor Code (If applicable)
● Name of Researcher or Principal Investigator
● Sponsor:
● Bill to:
● Billing Address:
CRERC will schedule the review once payment of the initial review fee has been settled with the Metro Davao medical & Research Center, Inc. cashier. (Submit photocopy of OR to the CRERC Administrative Secretary).

Schedule of CRERC Meeting: 1st Tuesday of the month

Deadline for Submission of Document Package for Review:

Initial Review of study protocols of more than minimal risk or involve vulnerable population

at least 4 weeks before the date of CRERC meeting

Major Protocol Amendment

at least 2 weeks before the date of CRERC meeting

Protocol-related submission for continuing review

at least 2 weeks before the date of CRERC meeting

Early Study Termination Report (with study subjects randomized to treatment)

at least 2 weeks before the date of CRERC meeting

SAE Report, Protocol Deviation Report, Final Report, Early Study Termination Report where no subjects were randomized

At least 1 week before the date of CRERC meeting agenda does not include a protocol for initial review

 

Required Documents for Review:

List of downloadable SOPs and Forms

REFERENCES

CRERC Review Meetings and Cut-off Date of Submission

a.) Schedule of regular meeting - First Tuesday of the Month
b.) Correction on cut-off dates (15 Days before date of meeting)
c.) Submission of Protocol for Initial Review
Location

Km. 4 JP Laurel Ave. Bajada Davao City

Contact us

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (082) 287-7777 Local 8103

Office Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Monday to Friday)