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The Institutional Review Board (IRB) is an administrative body established to protect the rights and welfare of human research subjects recruited to participate in research activities. The IRB uses a group process to review research protocols, informed consent documents and investigator brochures to ensure protection of the rights and welfare of human subjects of research.

Purpose of the IRB:

  • To promote the safety and well-being of human participants
  • To ensure adherence to the ethical values and principles underlying research
  • To ensure that only ethical and scientifically valid research is implemented
  • To allay concerns by the general public about the responsible conduct of research

Committee Membership

  • At least 5 members of varying backgrounds
  • Experience to provide appropriate scientific and ethical review
  • At least one scientific member
  • At least one nonscientific member
  • A community representative
  • Appropriate representation in gender, racial, and cultural heritage
  • A committee chairperson
  • Basic Federal Policy on IRB composition is in Title 45CFR Part 46, Section 46.107

Mercy College of Ohio is affiliated with the Mercy Health North LLC, Institutional Review Board:

Research Oversight and Education
2200 Jefferson Ave Toledo, Ohio 43604
419-251-0835
IRB@mercy.com

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    Investigators involved in any human subject research must complete and maintain continuing education before the IRB will approve or re-approve a study.

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