Institutional Review Board
/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl rɪˈvjuː bɔːrd/
Definitions
- (n.) A committee formally designated to review, approve, and monitor biomedical and behavioral research involving human subjects to ensure ethical standards and regulatory compliance.
The Institutional Review Board approved the clinical trial to ensure participant safety.
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- institutional review board
- institutional review boards
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Commentary
The IRB's role is critical in balancing scientific advancement with human rights protection; draft charter language must reflect applicable federal regulations such as the Common Rule.
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