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Institutional Review Board for Protection of Human Subjects in Research -
Vice President for Research

The IRB functions to protect the rights and welfare of human research participants. As such, the IRB shall review all research activities involving human subjects for compliance with federal guidelines and ethical research principles. The IRB has the authority to approve, require modifications in (to secure approval), and disapprove research proposals and to suspend or terminate research that is not conducted in accordance with the IRB’s requirements or that has been associated with unexpected serious harm to subjects. (15 members)

Faculty	At least one faculty member whose primary concern is in a scientific area (from total of eight) At least one faculty member whose concern is in a non-scientific area (from total of eight) Eight faculty from disciplines typically involved in human subject research.
Continuing/ Ex Officio	General Counsel for the University Director of Research Compliance - Non-Voting A physician
Correctional Systems professional	One member qualifying as a correctional systems professional (administrative position, not specifically a faculty member)
Community	At least three members from the community (one as the community alternate) who have no other current affiliation with the University and whose immediate family has no affiliation with the University.
Restrictions	No fewer than 11 members. At least one member with a medical and/or specialized ethical perspective. A physician, the correctional systems professional, and any community members are recommended by the Associate Provost and Vice President for Research after consultation with the Institutional Review Board; final approval is by the President. The community members serve three-year terms, which can be renewed. All other appointments are three-year, rotating assignments, and members completing appointments are replaced by individuals of similar backgrounds and experience. Faculty members may succeed themselves if requested by the faculty member and approved by the Office of the Vice President for Research. The chair of the committee shall be a faculty member serving in at least the second year of that person's term. This committee meets 12 months per year.

 

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