Institutional Review Board (IRB)
The OHSU Institutional Review Board (IRB) reviews research that involves human subjects. In general, a human subject is a living individual about whom an investigator conducting research obtains (1) data through intervention or interaction with the individual or (2) identifiable private information. See About the IRB for more information on Human Subject Research and the role of the OHSU IRB.
Interested in becoming an IRB member? See Joining the IRB for more information.
OHSU members should visit the Institutional Review Board (IRB) page on O2.
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- Request for Determination (updated December 2025)
- Adverse Event Table for Continuing Review (updated November 2025)
- IRB Requirements & Institutional Requirements (posted October 2025)
- OHSU IRB Telephone Script- Recruitment and Screening (updated October 2025)
- Emergency and Non-Emergency Treatment Use (Quick Guide) (updated October 2025)
- Data Security Supplement for Waived Studies (updated September 2025)
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Waived Study Initial Setup Checklist (updated September 2025)