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

  1. 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:
  2. 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.
  3. Inspect and review, every six months, all areas and housing facilities used for animals. Evaluate:
  4. Maintain files of protocol reviews, inspection reports, remedial actions recommended for each animal use area and reports of corrective action taken.
  5. practices involving pain to animals
  6. the condition of the animals, and
  7. compliance with approved protocols
  8. Submit all applicable assurance statements and reports as needed to maintain compliance with the laws and regulations.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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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