Governance Committees
IPGH operates under a robust governance framework ensuring scientific integrity, ethical oversight, and community accountability across all research activities.
Management Committee
Oversees the day-to-day operations, strategic direction, and resource management of the Institute. Responsible for implementation of the Institute's research agenda and ensuring alignment with University of Venda objectives.
- ●Director (Chair)
- ●Senior Researchers
- ●Administrative Officer
- ●Finance Representative
Scientific Steering Committee
Provides scientific direction, reviews research proposals, and monitors the quality and impact of ongoing research programmes across all IPGH priority areas.
- ●External Scientific Advisors
- ●Lead Investigators
- ●Director (ex officio)
- ●Methodological Experts
Scientific & Bioethics Advisory Committee
Ensures all research conducted by IPGH meets the highest ethical standards. Reviews protocols for community-based research, genetic data collection, and human subjects research.
- ●Independent Ethicists
- ●Scientific Reviewers
- ●Community Representative
- ●Regulatory Expert
Community Advisory Committee
Bridges the gap between IPGH researchers and the communities where research takes place. Ensures community voice is central to research design, particularly for the Dzimauli birth cohort studies.
- ●Community Leaders
- ●Healthcare Workers
- ●Civic Representatives
- ●Local NGOs