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Institutional Review Board

The main activities of the Institutional Review Board include: 1) reviewing and approving protocols for research conducted by university faculty and students that involves human subjects;
2) developing policy and procedures regarding human subject research; and
3) ensuring compliance with federally mandated policies and regulations. Appointment is made by the Vice Chancellor for Research, for one year starting in August.

9 faculty members
3 physicians (also College of Medicine faculty)
2 community members
1 advanced graduate student
1 staff member (Director)

The board meets once a month. Meetings are usually the second Tuesday of the month from 3-5:30pm. Approximately 2-4 hours of preparation are required to read and evaluate protocols prior to the meeting. In addition, board members may be asked to participate in a review by mail in between meetings.
Prior experience with research involving human subjects is required; 2-4 hours of online training is also required. It is essential that IRB members be reliable in attendance and in performing reviews.