The aim of the Scientific Committee and Scientific Advisory Board are to promote multinational studies under the auspices of IAP.

Scientific Committee

• Overseeing the membership of the Scientific Advisory Board in consultation with the IAP Council
• Calling for proposals for multinational projects under the auspices of the IAP
• Seeking feedback on submitted research protocols from relevant members of the Scientific Advisory Committee
• Providing recommendations to the Scientific Council regarding studies to be promoted to the broader IAP membership within six (6) weeks of receipt of the project details
• Monitoring the progress of projects to ensure adherence to the endorsed protocols.Oversee the membership of the Scientific Advisory Board in consultation with the IAP Council

Scientific Advisory Board

• Utilising networks within their region to encourage proposals for multinational studies to be conducted under the auspices of the IAP
• Providing critical review of research protocols including review of feasibility, relevance and sustainability when requested by the Scientific Committee
• Providing feedback to the Scientific Committee no later than three (3) weeks from the request

Committee

The Scientific Committee will consist of the Past President, the President, the President-Elect, the Secretary, the Treasurer, the Editor-in-Chief of Pancreatology and five (5) ordinary members of the Scientific Advisory Board as nominated by the IAP Executive. The Scientific Committee should consist of members from medical, surgical and basic science backgrounds.  The chairperson of the Scientific Committee shall be mutually elected among the members of the Scientific Committee. Ordinary members will serve for a term of 3 years.

Advisory Board

The Committee reports to IAP Council.

May 2025