The Victoria University Human Research Ethics Committee (VUHREC) oversees the conduct of all VU research involving humans. We review all high-risk applications and applications from other institutions.
The Low Risk Human Research Ethics Panel (LRHREP) reviews applications deemed to be low or negligible risk. All LRHREP approvals are submitted to the VUHREC for ratification.
The University's Human Research Ethics Committee is guided by the Victoria University Human Research Ethics Committee Terms of Reference.
These Terms of Reference are based on the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research and Commonwealth and state laws.
VUHREC composition complies with the NHMRC guidelines.
Membership consists of the following experts and community members:
The LRHREP is composed of a number of current VU human research ethics leaders.
The Low Risk Human Research Ethics Panel may review applications deemed 'Low Risk' (as defined in the National Statement) at any time. Each application is reviewed by two College reviewers and the Chair. Please allow three to five weeks' turnaround for these applications.
VUHREC Chair, Associate Professor Deborah Zion
+61 3 9919 4058 | deborah.zion@vu.edu.au
Deputy Chair, Professor Max de Courten
+61 3 9919 2208| maximilian.decourten@vu.edu.au
Manager, Research Ethics and Integrity, Ms Elizabeth Hill
+61 3 9919 4781 | researchethics@vu.edu.au
Senior Officer, Ethics and Research Integrity, Ms Birute Prasmutas
+61 3 9919 4461 | researchethics@vu.edu.au
