The purpose of the health research ethics committee system is to ensure that from a research ethical point of view, health projects are carried out in a responsible manner.
Consideration of trial subjects' rights, safety and wellbeing takes precedence over scientific and social interests in creating new knowledge.
The Regional Committees on Health Research Ethics for Southern Denmark consists of two committees with each 11 members. The Committees assesses health research projects from researchers who have their work in the area of Region Syddanmark (Southern Denmark).