Published on: March 13, 2026
A one-day Workshop on Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and Research Ethics was organized on 13 March 2026 at Sushruta Lecture Theatre–3, Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS), Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun. The workshop was coordinated by Dr. Nikku Yadav and team from the Department of Clinical Research and witnessed the participation of 112 postgraduate students (MD, DM, MCh). The primary objective of the workshop was to strengthen participants’ understanding of regulatory guidelines, ethical standards, and methodological principles that guide responsible biomedical and clinical research. The programme commenced with a pre-test assessment to gauge the baseline knowledge of participants.
The workshop featured a series of expert lectures by distinguished faculty members from various departments. Dr. Nikku Yadav delivered the opening session on New Drug Discovery and Development, outlining the clinical trial pathway from preclinical research to post-marketing surveillance. Prof. A.K. Srivastava, Head of the Department of Community Medicine, spoke on Epidemiological Study Designs, explaining descriptive, analytical, and experimental research models used in public health investigations. Dr. Richa Sinha discussed the Principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), emphasizing ethical conduct, informed consent, data integrity, and regulatory compliance in clinical trials. A session on Basics of Biostatistics in Research by Mr. Abhinav Bahuguna introduced participants to study design, data analysis, and interpretation of statistical findings.
Further sessions addressed professional and ethical responsibilities in research and medical practice. Dr. Harvinder Chhabra elaborated on professional ethics and code of conduct in medical practice, highlighting patient welfare, integrity, and accountability. Prof. D.C. Dhasmana provided insights into Human Research Ethics and the NDCT Rules 2019, focusing on responsibilities of sponsors, investigators, and Institutional Ethics Committees, along with the informed consent process. Dr. Manisha Sharma concluded the academic sessions by explaining Indian GCP and GLP guidelines, including regulatory standards for clinical trials and quality assurance in laboratory studies.
The workshop concluded with a post-test assessment and interactive discussion, enabling participants to reflect on ethical and regulatory aspects of research. Overall, the programme successfully enhanced awareness about ethical research practices, regulatory compliance, and quality standards in biomedical research, reinforcing the importance of responsible and scientifically sound clinical investigations.
