1. The IRB ensures research ethics and best practices by reviewing research proposals.

2. It aims to safeguard human participants in medical and health-related research, including human material and data.

3. The IRB fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange in research ethics within Guyana.

4. Dr. Frank Anthony, Minister of Health, highlighted the IRB's role in establishing a web portal for proposal submissions, tracking progress, and organizing courses on research methodology and ethics.