IRB (Institutional Review Board)
What is Human Subject Research?
The Code of Federal regulations defines Research as:
A systematic investigation, including research development, testing and evaluation, designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge. [45 CFR 46.102(d)]
and defines Human Subjects as:
...living individual(s) about whom an investigator (whether professional or student) conducting research obtains (1) data through intervention or interaction with the individual , or (2) identifiable private information. [45 CFR 46.102(f)(1-2)]
What Qualifies as Genetic Research?
Visit the Genetic Research page for details.
Information about the Collection and Use of Human Biologic Material in Research
The Genetic Policy page provides specific details with regards to the Collection and Use of Human Biologic Material in Research.
Did you miss the Principal Investigator Town Hall during Integrity Week?
Download the presentations and stay up to date with the latest IRB policy information, as well as some helpful IRB Analyst tips for more efficient protocol submissions.


