Ms. Krishani Jayasinghe from the Institute for Research and Development participated in the 17th Global Forum on Bioethics in Research (GFBR), which took place in Montreux, Switzerland, on November 28-29, 2023.

The 17th Global Forum on Bioethics in Research (GFBR) took place in Montreux, Switzerland, from November 28-29, 2023, focusing on empowering communities in research and setting research priorities. The meeting aimed to bring together researchers, research policymakers, and ethicists from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to share experiences and promote collaboration, emphasising the importance of involving communities in research.

Key highlights from the event included presentations and discussions on various aspects of bioethics in research, such as empowering communities in research, shared decision-making, and research priority setting.

The only participant from Sri Lanka was Ms. Krishani Jayasinghe of the Institute for Research and Development, who was selected after undergoing a highly competitive application process.