Ensuring ethical integrity, participant safety, and regulatory compliance in biomedical and health research at CIMC.
CIMC supports medical research through policy initiatives, research projects, professional learning, and collaboration. While DIAR promotes a research-friendly environment, the IERB ensures ethical conduct, participant protection, and minimization of administrative burden. Institutional and external research grants further support biomedical research excellence.
| Name | Designation | |
|---|---|---|
| Professor Dr. Md. Tipu Sultan | Professor of Microbiology & Principal, CIMC (Chairperson) | drtipusultan2003@yahoo.com |
| Professor Md. Amir Hossain | Professor of Medicine & Director, CIMCH (Member) | amir_hossain_ctg@yahoo.com |
| Professor Dr. Muslim Uddin | Professor of Paediatrics & Academic Coordinator, CIMC (Member) | drmusabuj@gmail.com |
| Prof. (Dr.) M. Jalal Uddin | Professor of Community Medicine, CMOSHMC (Member) | drjala165@gmail.com |
| Adv. Abdul Jabbar | Lawyer (Member) | jabbar01813858060@gmail.com |
| Maulana Abul Hasan Md. Yasin | Religious Leader (Member) | alunyeasin@gmail.com |
| Dr. Md. Parvez Iqbal Sharif | Associate Professor, Community Medicine, CIMC (Member Secretary) | parvez74@yahoo.com |
| No | Title of Proposal | Principal Investigator | IRB Approval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Outcome of training on Doctor-Patient Communication Skill for the Pre-intern Physicians | Dr. Mehrunnissa Khanom | CIMC/IRB/01/17-01, Dated: 15.01.2017 |
| 2 | Self-medication practice of Antibiotics among Medical College Students of Chittagong | Dr. Maliha Ata | CIMC/IRB/01/17-02, Dated: 12.07.2017 |
| 3 | Assessment of Patients Satisfaction with Dental Health Services at Institutional Level | Dr. Farina Rahman | CIMC/IRB/01/18-01, Dated: 09.01.2018 |
| 4 | Pain Dimension and Severity of Odontogenic and Non Odontogenic Orofacial Pain | Dr. Abu Saed Ibn Harun | CIMC/IRB/01/18-02, Dated: 25.04.2018 |
| 5 | Accuracy of Blood Pressure Measurement among Phase I and Phase IV Medical College Students | Dr. Mehrunnissa Khanom | CIMC/IRB/01/19-01, Dated: 19.02.2019 |
| 6 | Comparative study of clinic bacteriological profile of sepsis between neonatal and post neonatal age | Dr. Rokhsana Ahmed | CIMC/IRB/01/19-02, Dated: 19.02.2019 |
| 7 | Effectiveness of Problem-Based Learning on Problem Solving Capacity Building in Phase-3 Medical Students | Dr. Fatiha Tasmin Jeenia | CIMC/IRB/01/19-03, Dated: 19.02.2019 |
| 8 | Prevalence of Non Communicable Diseases among Expatriates attending CIMCH | Prof. Md. Amir Hossain & Dr. Mohammad Kamrul Islam | CIMC/IRB/02/19-04, Dated: 20.02.2019 |
| 9 | Assessment of Self-reported Faculty Needs of CIMC & CIDC | Dr. Afroza Hoque | CIMC/IRB/02/19-05, Dated: 20.02.2019 |
| 10 | Clinical Pattern of Discharging Ear in ENT OPD of Private Medical College Hospital | Dr. Maleka Afroz | CIMC/IRB/02/19-06, Dated: 20.02.2019 |
| 11 | Machine Learning System for Radiological Diagnosis of Digital Chest X-Ray Images | Dr. Mehrunnissa Khanom | CIMC/IRB/03/19-07, Dated: 23.02.2019 |
| 12 | Pattern and Rationality of Antibiotic Use in Acute Febrile Illness | Dr. Md. Razaul Karim | CIMC/IRB/03/19-08, Dated: 23.02.2019 |
| 13 | Antibacterial Susceptibility of ESBL Producing Gram Negative Bacilli | Dr. Mohammad Sheran | CIMC/IRB/03/19-09, Dated: 23.02.2019 |
| 14 | Prevalence and Assessment of Depression among Non-Government Medical College Students | Dr. Parvez Iqbal Sharif | CIMC/IRB/04/19-10, Dated: 24.02.2019 |
| 15 | Postoperative Outcome of Inguinal Hernia Repair by Desarda Technique | Dr. Syed Mohiuddin Arju | CIMC/IRB/04/19-11, Dated: 24.02.2019 |
| 16 | Chemical Composition of Urinary Stones: A Prospective Study | Dr. Mohamed Hasan Meah | CIMC/IRB/04/19-12, Dated: 24.02.2019 |
| 17 | Morbidity Pattern of Hospitalized Geriatric Patients – A Multicenter Study | Dr. Mohammad Kamrul Islam | CIMC/IRB/01/20-1, Dated: 21.06.2020 |
| 18 | Bacterial Pathogens from Surgical Site Infection | Dr. Md. Meshkat Uddin Khan | CIMC/IRB/01/20-2, Dated: 21.06.2020 |
| 19 | Antibiotic Resistance Pattern in UTI in CIMCH | Dr. Mohammed Hasan Meah | CIMC/IRB/02/20-3, Dated: 22.06.2020 |
| 20 | Student’s Perspective on Virtual Learning during COVID-19 | Dr. Mehrunnissa Khanom | CIMC/IRB/02/20-4, Dated: 22.06.2020 |
| 21 | Postoperative Pain following Root Canal Treatment | Dr. Abdus Salam | CIMC/IRB/02/20-5, Dated: 22.06.2020 |
| 22 | NEWS Score and Outcome of COVID-19 Patients | Dr. Mohammad Kamrul Islam | CIMC/IRB/01/21-01, Dated: 20.01.2021 |
| 23 | Pulp Sensibility Test and Anaesthetic Success | Dr. Abu Saeed Ibn Harun | CIMC/IRB/01/21-02, Dated: 20.01.2021 |
| 24 | Oral Manifestation of COVID-19 Patients | Dr. Ansar Uddin Ahmed | CIMC/IRB/01/21-03, Dated: 20.01.2021 |
| 25 | Cephalometric Norms of Chattogram Population | Dr. Shahiqul Jabbar | CIMC/IRB/01/21-04, Dated: 20.01.2021 |
| 26 | Post Extraction Bleeding with Antiplatelet Therapy | Dr. Md. Ali Hossain | CIMC/IRB/01/21-05, Dated: 20.01.2021 |
| 27 | Internet Addiction and Academic Performance | Dr. Afroza Hoque | CIMC/IRB/01/21-06, Dated: 20.01.2021 |
| 28 | Radiographic Analysis of Mental Foramen | Dr. Abu Talha Md. Mahi Uddin | CIMC/IRB/01/21-07, Dated: 20.01.2021 |
| 29 | Management of Traumatic Teeth – A Longitudinal Study | Dr. Abu Saeed Ibn Harun | CIMC/IRB/01/21-08, Dated: 28.05.2021 |
| 30 | Oxygen Therapy Demand in COVID-19 Patients | Dr. Mehrunnissa Khanom | CIMC/IRB/01/21-09, Dated: 20.01.2021 |
| 31 | Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia and Internet Addiction among Medical Students during COVID-19 Period | Dr. ASM Redwan | CIMC/IRB/01/21-10, Dated: 20.01.2021 |
| 32 | Impact of Helping Babies Breathe (HBB) on Reducing Perinatal Asphyxia | Dr. Rokshana Ahmed | CIMC/IRB/02/21-11, Dated: 20.01.2021 |
| 33 | Outcome of Early Cholecystectomy in Gallstone Disease with Pancreatitis | Dr. Md. Moklesur Rahman | CIMC/IRB/02/21-12, Dated: 20.01.2021 |
| 34 | Prevalence and Pattern of Pap Smear in Cervical Cancer Screening at CIMCH | Dr. Farzana Chowdhury | CIMC/IRB/02/21-13, Dated: 20.01.2021 |
| 35 | Olfactory Dysfunction in Confirmed COVID-19 Patients | Dr. Maleka Afroz | CIMC/IRB/02/21-14, Dated: 20.01.2021 |
| 36 | Role of Antibiotics in Clean Surgery among Obstetric Patients: Single vs Multiple Dose | Dr. Nazmin Sultana | CIMC/IRB/02/21-15, Dated: 20.01.2021 |
| 37 | Incidence and Pattern of Cutaneous Manifestations among COVID-19 Patients | Dr. Shamim Ara | CIMC/IRB/02/21-16, Dated: 20.01.2021 |
| 38 | Psychological Impact of COVID-19 on Students of a Non-Government Medical College | Dr. Mohammed Parvez Iqbal Sharif | CIMC/IRB/02/21-17, Dated: 20.01.2021 |
| 39 | Role of FNAC in Diagnosis of Granulomatous and Tubercular Mastitis | Dr. Nasrin Sultana | CIMC/IRB/02/21-18, Dated: 20.01.2021 |
| 40 | Biochemical Parameters of COVID-19 Patients | Dr. Sheikh Salauddin Sharif | CIMC/IRB/02/21-19, Dated: 20.01.2021 |
| 41 | Incidence of Raised Troponin-I in Confirmed COVID-19 Patients | Prof. Dr. Asma Kabir Shoma | CIMC/IRB/02/21-20, Dated: 20.01.2021 |
| 42 | Incidence and Severity of Postoperative Pain following Root Canal Treatment | Dr. Abdus Salam | CIMC/IRB/03/21-21, Dated: 20.01.2021 |
| 43 | Etiology and Drug Sensitivity of Uropathogens in UTI Patients | Dr. Mohamed Hasan Meah | CIMC/IRB/03/21-22, Dated: 20.01.2021 |
| 44 | Pattern of Bacterial Pathogens Isolated from Surgical Site Infection | Dr. Md. Meshkat Uddin Khan | CIMC/IRB/03/21-23, Dated: 20.01.2021 |
| 45 | Outcome of Specialist Telehealth Consultation in OPD of a Tertiary Hospital | Dr. Mehrunnissa Khanom | CIMC/IRB/04/21-01 |
| 46 | Histopathological Evaluation of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding | Dr. Taifa Tasnim Tani | CIMC/IRB/06/21-01 |
| 47 | Continuing Professional Development in Bangladesh: Physicians’ Views | Dr. Afroza Hoque | CIMC/IRB/04/21-03 |
| 48 | Role of USG-Guided FNAC in Non-Palpable Breast Lesions | Dr. Nasrin Sultana | CIMC/IRB/04/21-04 |
| 49 | Neonatal Screening for Congenital Hypothyroidism | Dr. Sheikh Mohammad Shalauddin Sharif | CIMC/IRB/06/21-02 |
| 50 | Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Health Care Workers towards COVID-19 | Dr. Mehrunnissa Khanom | CIMC/IRB/04/21-06 |
| 51 | Outcome of Epidural Analgesia in Labor | Dr. Muslina Akhter | CIMC/IRB/04/21-07 |
| 52 | Maternal Complications of IUFD during COVID-19 | Dr. Shamima Akhter | CIMC/IRB/04/21-08 |
| 53 | Outcome of Module-Based Training on Medical Ethics for Intern Doctors | Dr. Mohammad Kamrul Islam | CIMC/IRB/04/21-09 |
| 54 | FNAC and Cell Block vs Core Needle Biopsy in Palpable Breast Lump | Dr. Nasrin Sultana | CIMC/IRB/05/21-01, Dated: 29.09.2021 |
| 55 | Psychological Burden among Patients with Psoriasis | Dr. Shamim Ara | CIMC/IRB/05/21-02, Dated: 29.09.2021 |
| 56 | Respiratory Parameters among COVID Vaccinated and Non-Vaccinated People | Prof. Dr. Asma Kabir Shoma | CIMC/IRB/05/21-03, Dated: 29.09.2021 |
| 57 | Comparison of Chromogenic Agar and Conventional Media for Uropathogens | Dr. Mohammed Sheran | CIMC/IRB/05/21-04, Dated: 29.09.2021 |
| 58 | Antibiotic Dispensing Practices among Retail Drug Sellers | Dr. Mohammad Rakib Hasan | CIMC/IRB/05/21-05, Dated: 29.09.2021 |
| 59 | Constraints Against Quality Services of Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory | Dr. Sheikh Mohammad Shalauddin Sharif | CIMC/IRB/05/21-06, Dated: 29.09.2021 |
| 60 | Acceptance and Attitudes towards COVID-19 Vaccines among Medical Students | Dr. Mohammed Parvez Iqbal Sharif | CIMC/IRB/05/21-07, Dated: 29.09.2021 |
| 61 | Congenital Anomalies of Kidney and Urinary Tract in a Tertiary Hospital | Dr. Towhida Naheen | CIMC/IRB/05/21-08, Dated: 29.09.2021 |
| 62 | Assessment of Lipid Profile of Medical Students after COVID-19 Lockdown | Dr. Sharmin Jahan | CIMC/IRB/05/21-09, Dated: 29.09.2021 |
| 63 | Thyroid Profile in Mothers of Low-Birth-Weight Newborns | Dr. Shaheda Ahmed | CIMC/IRB/05/21-10, Dated: 29.09.2021 |
| 64 | Online Assessment in Undergraduate Medical Education during COVID-19 | Dr. Fatiha Tasmin Jeenia | CIMC/IRB/05/21-11, Dated: 29.09.2021 |
| 65 | Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Hospitalized Patients | Dr. Omme Tahara | CIMC/IRB/05/21-12, Dated: 29.09.2021 |
| 66 | Comparison of Two Flap Designs after Surgical Extraction of Mandibular Third Molar | Dr. Mohammad Ali Hossain | CIMC/IRB/05/21-13, Dated: 29.09.2021 |
| 67 | Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Incidence and Pregnancy Outcome | Dr. Shamima Akhter | CIMC/IRB/05/21-14, Dated: 29.09.2021 |
| 68 | Clinico-Histopathological Assessment of Gynecological Cases | Dr. Muslina Akhter | CIMC/IRB/06/21-03, Dated: 29.09.2021 |
| 69 | Outcome of Module-Based Training on Medical Ethics for CRTF Trainees | Dr. Mohammad Kamrul Islam | CIMC/IRB/01/22-01, Dated: 08.05.2022 |
| 70 | Simulation-Based Teaching Module on Medical Humanities | Dr. Mehrunnissa Khanom | CIMC/IRB/02/22-01, Dated: 03.08.2022 |
| 71 | Outcome and Cost Effectiveness of Laparoscopic versus Open Appendectomy | Dr. Tasnova Iqbal | CIMC/IRB/03/22-01, Dated: 25.08.2022 |
| 72 | Histopathological Examination of Gall Bladder Specimen to Detect Incidental Carcinoma | Dr. Meshkat Uddin Khan | CIMC/IRB/03/22-02, Dated: 25.08.2022 |
| 73 | Custom Made Prosthetic Guided Surgical Template for Implant Placement | Dr. Md. Riad Mahmud | CIMC/IRB/03/22-03, Dated: 25.08.2022 |
| 74 | Screening of Neurodevelopmental Delay in Newborns with Perinatal Asphyxia | Dr. Roksana Ahmed | CIMC/IRB/03/22-04, Dated: 25.08.2022 |
| 75 | Parental Perception and Practice on Early Childhood Caries | Dr. Towhida Ahsan | CIMC/IRB/03/22-05, Dated: 25.08.2022 |
| 76 | Sociodemographic Condition and Patient Experience in Prosthodontic Treatment | Dr. Shah Md. Shahadat Hossain | CIMC/IRB/03/22-06, Dated: 25.08.2022 |
| 77 | Appendectomy in Children: Histopathological Evidence | Dr. Faridul Islam | CIMC/IRB/03/22-07, Dated: 25.08.2022 |
| 78 | Internet Addiction and Academic Performance among Medical & Dental Students | Dr. Afroza Hoque | CIMC/IRB/04/22-01, Dated: 25.08.2022 |
| 79 | Impact of Module-Based Ethics Training on Postgraduate Trainees | Dr. Mohammad Kamrul Islam | CIMC/IRB/05/22-01, Dated: 12.11.2022 |
| 80 | Presenting Features of Hospitalized Patients with Hyponatremia | Dr. Omma Tahara | CIMC/IERB/01/23-01, Dated: 26.07.2023 |
| 81 | Comparison of Phase-I Physiology Performance in PBL vs Non-PBL Questions | Dr. Jawairia Rajwana | CIMC/IERB/01/23-02, Dated: 26.07.2023 |
| 82 | Umbilical Cord Insertion Site in Placenta | Dr. Towhida Naheen | CIMC/IERB/01/23-03, Dated: 26.07.2023 |
| 83 | Assessment of Empathy in Nursing Practice by Jefferson Scale | Tazveen Fariha | CIMC/IERB/01/23-04, Dated: 26.07.2023 |
| 84 | Prescription Pattern of Antihypertensive Drugs in OPD Patients | Dr. Md. Sazzad Hossain & Dr. Md. Saiful Alam Chy | CIMC/IERB/01/23-05, Dated: 26.07.2023 |
| 85 | Preference of Teaching Tools in Anatomy Dissection Class | Dr. Sonia Sultana | CIMC/IERB/01/23-06, Dated: 26.07.2023 |
| 86 | Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Cervical Cancer Screening & HPV Vaccination | Dr. Farzana Chowdhury | CIMC/IERB/01/23-07, Dated: 26.07.2023 |
| 87 | Perception on Integrated Teaching under MBBS Curriculum 2021 | Dr. Sharmin Jahan | CIMC/IERB/01/23-08, Dated: 26.07.2023 |
| 88 | Health Care Seeking Behavior among Remote Coastal Women | Dr. Fahmida Shammi | CIMC/IERB/01/23-09, Dated: 26.07.2023 |
| 89 | Assessment of Postoperative Pain under Spinal Anesthesia using VAS | Dr. Md. Nur Uddin Chowdhury | CIMC/IERB/01/23-10, Dated: 26.07.2023 |
| 90 | Inter-arm Blood Pressure Difference in Undergraduate Students | Dr. Imranul Hoque Shakib | CIMC/IERB/01/23-11, Dated: 26.07.2023 |
| 91 | Workplace Violence against Doctors in Non-Government Medical Colleges | Dr. Mohammed Parvez Iqbal Sharif | CIMC/IERB/01/23-12, Dated: 26.07.2023 |
| 92 | Attitudes towards Nursing Courses in Non-Government Colleges | Shahnaz Akther | CIMC/IERB/01/23-13, Dated: 26.07.2023 |
| 93 | Prevalence of Second Mesiobuccal Canal in Maxillary First Molars | Dr. Md. Shakhauwat Tabrej | CIMC/IERB/02/23-01, Dated: 27.07.2023 |
| 94 | Prevalence and Severity of Periodontal Disease among Smokers and Non-Smokers | Dr. Minhajus Sualehin Siddiquy | CIMC/IERB/02/23-02, Dated: 27.07.2023 |
| 95 | Efficacy of Local Anesthesia in Irreversible Pulpitis | Dr. Md. Kamrul Hasan Joni | CIMC/IERB/02/23-03, Dated: 27.07.2023 |
| 96 | Prevalence of Candida Albicans in Endodontic Infections | Dr. Nazneen Karim | CIMC/IERB/02/23-04, Dated: 27.07.2023 |
| 97 | Effect of Preoperative Chlorhexidine Mouthwash on Oral Microorganisms | Dr. Md. Robin | CIMC/IERB/02/23-05, Dated: 27.07.2023 |
| 98 | Impact of Dietary Habits and Lifestyle on Oral Health of Adolescents | Dr. Towhida Ahsan | CIMC/IERB/02/23-06, Dated: 27.07.2023 |
| 99 | Mandibular Third Molar Angulation as Risk Factor for Pericoronitis | Dr. Naim Mahmud Chowdhury | CIMC/IERB/02/23-07, Dated: 27.07.2023 |
| 100 | Tooth Extraction Related Misconceptions among Patients | Dr. Md. Mohiuddin Faruk | CIMC/IERB/02/23-08, Dated: 27.07.2023 |
| 101 | Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Oral Health among Adult Patients | Dr. Ansar Uddin Ahmed | CIMC/IERB/02/23-09, Dated: 27.07.2023 |
| 102 | Dental Age Determination Using Demirjian’s Method in Chattogram Population | Dr. Md. Noman Faroq | CIMC/IERB/02/23-10, Dated: 27.07.2023 |
| 103 | Maximal Mouth Opening and Its Relationship with Anthropometric Parameters | Dr. Mohammad Jashim Uddin | CIMC/IERB/02/23-11, Dated: 27.07.2023 |
| 104 | Morphometric Measurement of Maxillary First Premolar | Dr. Mohammad Moin Uddin | CIMC/IERB/02/23-12, Dated: 27.07.2023 |