In Directive 2001/20/EC of the European Parliament, the Ethics Committee is defined as an independent body, composed of healthcare professionals and non-healthcare members, responsible for ensuring the protection of the rights, safety, and well-being of clinical trial subjects and for providing public assurance of this protection. It does so by, for example, giving opinions on the trial protocol, on the suitability of the investigator(s), on the facilities, and on the methods and documents to be used to inform trial subjects before obtaining their informed consent.

The Roman Ethics Committee has been operating since 2017 with the aim of ensuring that all activities, projects, and research conducted within our community comply with the highest ethical, scientific, and professional standards. Over the years, the Committee has consolidated its reputation as a point of reference for ethical evaluation and for the promotion of social and professional responsibility in the healthcare, scientific, and social fields.

Meetings
The Ethics Committee meets on a monthly basis to examine, discuss, and deliberate on research protocols submitted by researchers and sponsoring organizations.
The meeting dates are scheduled according to operational needs and the availability of members.
During these meetings, the ethical, scientific, and methodological aspects of the projects are evaluated, with particular attention to the protection of participants, compliance with current regulations on clinical trials and personal data protection, and adherence to national and international ethical-scientific guidelines.
Monthly meetings ensure timely and thorough review of research proposals while promoting dialogue among Committee members, researchers, and other stakeholders. When necessary, the Committee may convene extraordinary sessions to address urgent or particularly complex issues.

Mission and Purpose
The Roman Ethics Committee seeks to ensure that every initiative, study, or project is conducted with full respect for human dignity, participants’ rights, and the principles of transparency, integrity, and accountability.
The Committee’s mission is twofold: on one hand, to offer concrete support to professionals in conducting ethically sound activities; on the other, to promote a widespread culture of ethical awareness and respect for moral principles within the scientific and social community.

Areas of Activity
The main areas of competence of the Roman Ethics Committee include:

- Ethical evaluation of scientific research projects and clinical trials, with particular attention to the protection of participants’ rights and safety;
- Monitoring compliance with national and international regulations on ethics, professional conduct, and data protection;
- Promotion of ethical culture through training programs, seminars, workshops, and awareness campaigns for professionals and citizens;
- Ethical consultation and decision-making support, providing independent opinions on complex or potentially controversial issues;
- Management of conflicts of interest, ensuring transparency and impartiality in the Committee’s decisions.

Composition and Multidisciplinary Approach
The Committee is composed of experts from various fields, including medicine, biology, law, psychology, sociology, and bioethics.
This multidisciplinary structure allows the Committee to analyze each issue through a comprehensive, balanced, and rigorous approach, integrating scientific, regulatory, and humanistic expertise.

Commitment and Values
Since 2017, the Roman Ethics Committee has been committed to ensuring that every decision and every project is guided by the common good, in accordance with principles of responsibility, fairness, transparency, and integrity.
Through consistent and in-depth work, the Committee contributes to creating an environment in which scientific research and professional practices can develop in harmony with fundamental ethical values, fostering community trust and protecting the rights of individuals.