Continuing Review and Annual Updates
Quick Reference Guidance: See “Continuing Review of Research” in our Policies and Procedures for Working with Human Subjects Form: Continuing Review/Progress Report Continuing Review and Annual Updates Which studies need continuing approval or annual update? The CRC IRB conducts continuing review of research requiring review by the convened IRB in accordance with 45 CFR 46.109(e), at […]
Quality Improvement and Post Approval Resources
To strengthen BU’s human research protection program, the Charles River Campus IRB office has established a Quality Assurance and Improvement (QA/QI) Program. Charles River Campus investigators can learn more below. Program Objectives Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements Assist investigators in achieving the highest standards while conducting human subject research On-site Reviews An important component of […]
Amendments to Approved Research
The IRB must review changes to previously approved research before implementation. The only exception to this requirement is if it is necessary for the investigator to make a change to the research in order to eliminate apparent hazards to the subject(s). Changes to Expedited and Full Board Studies Additions and removals to study staff should […]
Institutional Review Board Office & Services
The Institutional Review Board (IRB) is a committee of scientists and non-scientists whose charge is to oversee the safety and protection of human subjects in research based on ethical guidelines, federal regulations, state laws, and institutional policies as they apply to individual research studies. The IRB staff is a team of professionals dedicated to making the […]
Appendices D – Samples
Mary McCabe
Shayne C. Deal
Shayne supports IRB review for researchers within the following BU schools and departments: College of Arts & Sciences Applied Linguistics Astronomy Bioinformatics Biology Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders (CARD) Computer Science Earth & Environment Economics Ethnomusicology/Music Geography International Relations IT Math and Statistics Neuroscience Physics Psychological & Brain Sciences Danielsen Institute Sargent College Center […]