INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD FOR ANIMAL AND HUMAN SUBJECTS (IRB)
PURPOSE
To ensure the rights of subjects (human/animal) for any research conducted at the University.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor institutional compliance with the Animal Welfare Act, Public Health Service Policy, and any other applicable federal, state, or local regulation. This includes but is not limited to the following:
- a.Require all users of laboratory animals at the University to submit an application and receive approval for animal use prior to initiation of such animal use.
- b.Inspect and review, every six months, all areas and housing facilities used for animals.
Evaluate:
- c.Maintain files of protocol reviews, inspection reports, remedial actions recommended for each animal use area and reports of corrective action taken.
- practices involving pain to animals
- the condition of the animals, and
- compliance with approved protocols
- d.Submit all applicable assurance statements and reports as needed to maintain compliance with the laws and regulations.
- Review University research involving human subjects in order to safeguard the rights and welfare of people who may be subject to risk as a result of research activities.
- Monitor all research activities covered by the National Research Act (PL 93-348), Protection of Human Subjects Regulation 45 CFR 46 and other relevant laws.
- Monitor the protection of rights to privacy for human subjects.
COMPOSITION
Manager, KSU Farm
Director of Sponsored Projects
Director of Graduate Programs/Designee
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