The Institutional Review Boards Office is home to two IRBs on campus. These IRBs review all human subject research protocols in accordance with applicable federal regulations, state laws, and local and university policies.

  • The Health Sciences IRB: Reviews research protocols involving medical interventions or procedures where medical expertise is required for evaluation.
  • The Minimal Risk Research IRB: Reviews research protocols that present minimal risk to subjects, including medical interventions or procedures requiring medical expertise or knowledge of the health care setting and human participants research occurring within the social and behavioral sciences.

Special Topics

Reliance & Navigation

The Reliance and Navigation Team (RELIANT) assists researchers with collaborative and multisite research issues and provides support to researchers in navigating institutional requirements.

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IRB QI/Program Evaluation Self-Certification Tool

This tool is designed to help determine whether the project constitutes research or whether it is quality improvement or program evaluation.

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Information for IRB Members

Resources to support IRB members in their reviews of research protocols.

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IRB Meeting Dates

Meeting dates for the Health Sciences and Minimal Risk Research IRB panels.

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Interested in Becoming an IRB Member?

We are looking for individuals interested in partnering with UW to protect the rights and welfare of our research participants by serving as an IRB member.

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News

Upcoming IRB for Beginners Workshop

September 12, 2023

This online workshop scheduled for October 4 offers an overview of the IRB process and review procedures.

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Interested in Serving on the IRB?

September 12, 2023

If you or someone you know may be interested in serving as an IRB member, please see our new webpage for additional information.

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New HIPAA Guidance in Investigator Manual

September 12, 2023

The Investigator Manual has been updated to now include a comprehensive guide to HIPAA Processes & Documentation.

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