Research Ethics Boards and Challenges for Public Participation.

The article focuses on the significance of Research Ethics Boards (REBs) and their challenges to the public in Canada. It notes that REBs review whether research protocol respects ethical standards to protect research participants' interest. It points out that at least one community member in the country is required on the REB. The list of public representatives may include non-scientific members, associates and a non affiliated person outside the organization.