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The IRB reviews research projects which involve human subjects to
ensure that two broad standards are upheld: first, that subjects
are not placed at undue risk; second, that they give uncoerced,
informed consent to their participation.
With representation from a wide range of scientific disciplines
and from outside the academic community, the IRB gives rapid but
individualized attention to the numerous research projects at the
University.
A project is first reviewed in its proposal stage -
even before subjects are recruited. Each approved project is reevaluated
at least annually. The IRB works with investigators to modify projects
to ensure adequate protection for its subjects' welfare and right
of self-determination.
The University's process for protecting human research subjects
reflects federal regulations developed in response to such cases
as the Public Health Service syphilis study and the U.S. government radiation experiments.
The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Office for Human Research Protections
(OHRP) oversees the operation of the IRB, and the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA)enforces regulations for the use of experimental drugs and devices.
U of M IRB Jurisdiction
The IRB at the University of Minnesota is the IRB charged with reviewing responsibilities for research conducted in the following areas:
- Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth, Morris, & Crookston campuses
- Fairview Health Services
- Gillette Children's Specialty Hospital
Composition of the IRB Committees
The IRB is composed of approximately 60 members representing University faculty, staff, students, Fairview Health Services employees and the local community.
Representatives from the University of Minnesota campuses at Duluth and Morris also serve.
The IRB is comprised of review committees and an executive committee, comprised of chairs and vice-chairs from all panels. Each committee meets regularly to review human subjects research and related issues.
| Committee |
Function |
| Medical |
Reviews research in the health and biological sciences |
Faculty/Staff Social - 03 |
Reviews research in the social and behavioral sciences |
| Executive Committee |
Meets one per month to discuss policies, procedures, and address problems that arise in human subjects protection |
| Medical - 05 |
Reviews only continuing review submissions in the health and biological sciences
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| Student Social - 07 |
Reviews student-initiated research in the social and behavioral sciences |
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More about the U of M IRB
Membership of the IRB Committees
Regulatory Charge & Governing Principles
About the Executive Committee
Institutional Official
Basic Criteria of IRB Review
Our Partners
Federalwide Assurance (FWA)
Staff Qualifactions
We're Always Listening
U of M IRB Policies
Investigating Allegations of Non–Compliance
with Human Subjects Regulations
More about IRBs
What is an IRB?
Chronology of Select Events in Human Research
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