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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. (12 members)
| Faculty |
At least one faculty member whose primary
concern is in a scientific area
At least one faculty member whose concern is in a non-scientific area
Six faculty from disciplines typically involved in human subject
research. |
Continuing/
Ex Officio |
General Counsel for the University
Director of the Office of Human Subject Research -
Non-Voting
A physician |
| Community |
At least two members from the community
(and one 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 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. |
2008-2009 MEMBERS
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