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The Structure and Function of Research Ethics Committees in Africa: A Case Study

Nancy Kass, Adnan A. Hyder, Ademola J. Ajuwon, John Appiah‐Poku, Nicola Barsdorf, Dya Eldin M. Elsayed, Mantoa Mokhachane, Bavon Mupenda, Paul Ndebele, Godwin Ndossi,

PLoS Medicine · 2007 · 142 citations · 29 references

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Abstract

Kass and colleagues explore the strengths and weaknesses of research ethics committees in Africa.

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