IRB - History and Need
Institutional Review Boards are a response to the scientific
community's realization that general ethical principles were
not sufficient to fully guide the conduct of modern scientific
research. International efforts to develop ethical research
principles began after World War II and were formally codified in
various treaties, resolutions, policies, and laws during the 1960s
through the 1990s. The Belmont Report (1979) helped to frame the
ethical and philosophical foundation for the modern IRB.
The composition, tasks, and responsibilities of the Blackburn IRB
are outlined in U.S. Federal Policy (Federal Policy for the
Protection of Human Subjects - Federal Register, June 18,
1991--Sections 46.101-124).
The official task of the Institutional Review Board at Blackburn
College is to assist and inform researchers in the development of
appropriate practice in four areas relevant to human subjects
protection:
- Risk/benefit analysis,
- Subject selection,
- Informed consent procedures, and
- Subject debriefing.
The IRB assists researchers in anticipating and developing
remedies for circumstances, which may put participants at risk.
All research that involves human subjects and which is conducted
under the auspices of Blackburn College by its faculty, staff, or
students is subject to IRB review.
The Blackburn IRB commenced operation during the 2004-2005 school
year. The chair and members are appointed by the President, and
report to the Provost.
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