Quality practices in basic biomedical research handbook
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,'Sans Serif']This document is the revised version of the draft handbook Quality standards in basic biomedical research (TDR/PRD/QSBR/01.1), published in 2001. The draft handbook was based on the deliberations of a specialized scientific working group (SWG) convened by the UNDP/World Bank/World Health Organization Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR).

The SWG, composed of independent scientific experts, met in Geneva 4-6 September 2000 to discuss various aspects related to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and sound scientific working practices. They concluded there was a pressing global need for dissemination of information and guidance to cover basic biomedical research.

The quality management system outlined in this Handbook will provide institutions and researchers with the necessary tools for the implementation and monitoring of quality practices in their research, thus promoting the credibility and acceptability of their work. The handbook highlights non-regulatory practices that can be easily institutionalised with very little extra expense.[/font]

QUALITY PRACTICES IN BASIC BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH HANDBOOK
World Health Organization
This handbook is designed to address the very important topic of quality in basic biomedical
research. The quality practices outlined in this handbook provide the basis for
a non-regulatory quality management system, which if applied properly, will enable
institutions and individuals to produce credible research data. The quality management
system is designed as an aid to research institutions and individual researchers wishing
to improve the quality of their research data.
The existing draft Handbook on quality standards in basic biomedical research (2001).
was reviewed by a specialist working group, convened by UNICEF/UNDP/World
Bank/WHO Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR),
consisting of scientists from around the world. An editorial group was mandated to
write the current document based on comments from the working group. The revisions
and additions suggested by the working group have been integrated into this current,
expanded Handbook on quality practices in basic biomedical research (QPBR)..
The quality management system outlined in this Handbook will provide institutions
and researchers with the necessary tools for the implementation and monitoring of
quality practices in their research, thus promoting the credibility and acceptability of
their work. The handbook highlights non-regulatory practices that can be easily institutionalised
with very little extra expense.
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