The different types of IRB Review

Full-Board Review
Studies are reviewed by a fully-convened IRB committee. The committee discusses the study and makes a decision about the approval of the study. This type of review is carried out for studies greater than minimal risk* to subjects.

Expedited Review
Studies are reviewed by an IRB Chair or Designee. This member reviews the appropriate materials and consults with the PI if necessary to come to a decision about the approval of the study. This type of review is carried out for studies which involve minimal risk to subjects and fit into an expedited review category of research.

Exempt Registration
The OHR Director screens studies for exemptions. If a study fits into an exempt category of research and is low risk to subjects, it will not need to go through expedited or full-committee review. If the study is not found exempt, it will need to go through expedited or full-committee review.

Submission Deadlines:

The Full-Board IRB meets on the Second and Fourth Tuesday of every month.  Submissions that require full board review must arrive in the OHR by 4pm, 2-weeks prior to IRB meeting dates.

The studies that qualify for Expedited Review or Exempt Registration may be submitted Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
 
Minimal Risk: "the probability and magnitude of harm or discomfort anticipated in the research are not greater in and of themselves than those ordinarily encountered in daily life or during the performance of routine physical or psychological examinations or tests" (from 45 CFR 46.102(i)).