
The purpose of the brochure is to introduce researchers, research subjects, laboratory officials,
and others involved in human subject research to regulations and policies established to protect
human subjects participating in research. The brochure covers topics such as informed consent
requirements and institutional review board responsibilities. It offers a brief overview
of human subjects policies and regulations.
Are you conducting research using human
subjects?
What is the role of the institutional
review board (IRB)?
What if your institution has no IRB?
What is informed consent?
To learn more...
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Updated January 30, 2004/jc