CBI - Pacifica Salud

Punta Pacífica

Research Bioethics Committee

Hospital Punta Pacifica, under the initiative of the Medical Director, Dr. Antonio Cachafeiro, achieves the recertification/reestablishment of the Bioethics Research Committee (CBI) of this hospital institution, now called Pacifica Salud Hospital Punta Pacifica.

Since then, the CBI has evaluated more than 30 clinical and social sciences research projects, meeting 100% of the response times established in the policies of this committee in all cases.

Currently, the CBI is made up of a multidisciplinary group, with representation from the health sciences, social sciences, economics, and the general community.

Research Bioethics Committee

Our Members

Cuenta con 9 miembros y la oficina se encuentra ubicada Punta Pacífica, PH Oceanía Torre 3000, piso 4.
Dra. Gisselle Fernández Pacífica Salud | Panamá

General Physician

Dra. Giselle Fernández

President

Dr. Ricardo Aguilar Pacífica Salud | Panamá

Hematologist

Dr. Ricardo Aguilar

Member

General Physician

Dra. Digna Wong

Member

Dra Marisol Ng de Lee Pacífica Salud | Panamá

Radiologist

Dra. Marisol Ng de Lee

Member

Dra. Yelitza Campos Pacífica Salud | Panamá

Biologist

Dra. Yelitza Campos

Member

Licda. Soledad Macías Pacífica Salud | Panamá

Obstetrician Nurse

Licda. Soledad Macías

Member

Licdo. Félix Puga Pacífica Salud | Panamá

Legal Advice / Lawyer

Licdo. Félix Puga

Member

Licda. Yuyin Loo

Secretaria

Sra. Aura Coronel Pacífica Salud | Panamá

Community Member

Licda. Aura Coronel

Member

Licda. Arlene De León Pacífica Salud | Panamá

Member

Licda. Arlene De León

Lic. Farmacia

Research Bioethics Committee

Useful Links

CBI Pacífica Salud | Panamá

Meetings Calendar

Pacifica Salud Hospital

Medical Research Center

Founded in 2019 with the aim of promoting the generation of scientific knowledge through research in the field of health.

Since our inception, we have participated in various research studies, always committed to complying with the ethical principles derived from international guidelines such as the Declaration of Helsinki, the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) Guidelines for Good Clinical Practices, the regulations established by the Bioethics Committee, and applicable local laws.

Centro de Investigación Médica - Pacífica Salud | Panamá

Medical Research Center

Our
Facilities

Our center has the necessary facilities to carry out activities related to research studies, and our human resources consist of an interdisciplinary group of professionals with expertise in clinical research and bioethics, trained to carry out different research projects and protocols.

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Medical Research Center

Research Areas

Rheumatology
Oncology
Gynecology
Obstetrics
Cardiology
Infectology
Neurology
Surgery

Medical Research Center

Human Resources

Investigación | Pacifica Salud

Dra. Tania Herrera

Jefa de Investigación e Innovación Médica

Pacifica Salud Panamá

Dra. Idalina Cubilla

Asesora Metodológica, Epidemiología Clínica

Dra. Isabel Blanco Pacífica Salud | Panamá

Dra. Isabel Blanco

Coordinadora Senior de Estudios Clínicos

Enfermera Oncóloga

Lic. Marilyn Ramos

Coordinadora Senior de Estudios Clínicos

Medical Research Center

Steps to Register as an Associate Investigator

CV (In the format of the CBI of Pacifica Salud), Good Clinical Practice Certificate, Suitability.

Complete the associate investigator application form.

Signature of the semi-annual reporting commitment.

Take the documentation to the Medical Research Center office 627. If logistical/financial support is required, contact the Senior Coordinator.

Assignment of a Junior Coordinator.

Semi-annual activity report.

Medical Research Center

Documents We Require to Assist You with the Initial Submission of Your Protocol to CBI Pacifica Salud

All documents presented (protocol, informed consent, brochures, manuals, questionnaires, etc.) must have a version and date.

Protocol ready in PDF signed by Principal Investigators on the first page, in the original and Spanish language.
Material to be used with study participants (diaries, questionnaires, forms, cards, etc.), in the original and Spanish language.
Translation certificate of the Protocol. (If necessary).
Institutional No Objection Letter to the Medical Management of the centers where this study will be conducted.
Create an account in RESEGIS (if not already registered).
Register Protocol in RESEGIS. (The information requested by the page for protocol registration will depend on the type of study).
Submission letter addressed to the President of the Bioethics Committee of Pacifica Salud, which details the purpose of your research, mentions all involved members and their roles in the study.
Confirmation email of the protocol registration in RESEGIS.
Informed Consent and/or Assent Form (minors).
CV of the Principal Investigator, Co-investigators, and study Coordinators. (In the format requested by the CBI of Pacifica Salud).
CV of the Principal Investigator, Co-investigators, and study Coordinators. (In the format requested by the CBI of Pacifica Salud).
Suitability Certificate of the Principal Investigator and Co-investigators of the study.
Declaration of commitments of the principal investigator to comply with the ethical principles proposed in the relevant documents and guidelines (Declaration of Helsinki and Good Clinical Practice Standards).
Letter/Declaration of absence of conflicts of interest, especially financial disclosure of the principal investigator and co-investigators, defining whether they have other economic interests in conducting the study, apart from professional fees.

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Contact Information

Contact Information

WhatsApp: +(507) 6982-5304
WhatsApp Web: http://wa.me/50769825304

Pacifica Salud Hospital

Address: Oceanía Bussiness Plaza, C. Isaac Hanono Missri, Panamá. Torre 3000, piso 4.