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Institutional Review Board (IRB) for the Protection of Human Research Participants at DePaul University

The IRB is a University-wide committee made up of a diverse group of DePaul faculty (with representatives from each participating college) and staff and local community representatives, formally appointed by President John Minogue, to review all research activities involving human participants that are conducted by DePaul faculty, staff, and students. Since March 1, 2001, DePaul University entered into a contract (called a Federal Wide Assurance) with the federal Office of Human Research Protection (OHRP) assuring that all research (federally funded or not) conducted by DePaul University faculty, staff, and students is in compliance with the code of federal regulations (45 CFR 46). The purpose of the IRB is to ensure maximal protection of the rights and welfare of research participants. IRB approval affirms the general methodological and ethical quality of the research. For more information, please contact Sara Gulbrandsen, IRB/IACUC Coordinator, at sgulbran@wppost.depaul.edu or 773-325-2593.

20 Frequently Asked Questions.

1. Why is IRB review necessary?

2. What research must be reviewed?

3. What sort of review is needed for class-related projects?

4. Who needs to obtain IRB approval?

5. How do I know whether I must submit an IRB application?

6. How does someone apply for IRB approval?

7. Once my research has been approved, does it ever need re-review by the IRB?

8. What authority does the IRB have?

9. What is a Local Review Board (LRB)?
(Procedures for establishing an LRB)

10. What is the function of the Local Review Board (LRB)?

11. How long will it take for IRB review?