The Washington University Institutional Review Board (IRB) policies and procedures contain important information about the IRB’s oversight and review process, along with responsibilities of individuals conducting human subjects research. These documents are intended for use by the Human Research Protection Office (HRPO), IRB members, researchers and other WU committees or administrators involved in the conduct or oversight of human subject research.
Policies
Washington University IRB Policies (Version 8/16/2024)
Washington University IRB Policies Summary of Changes(Version 8/16/2024)
Non-responsive Policy (Version 6/6/2014)
WU Policy for use of a single IRB (sIRB) in multi-site research studies (Version 3/1/2024)
WU IRB Policies Table of Contents
I. Authority and Organizational Commitment
II. Applicability: Activities Subject to IRB Jurisdiction
III. Records
IV. Membership/IRBs
V. Full Board Review
VI. Expedited Review
VII. Informed Consent
VIII. Special Categories of Research
IX. Principal Investigators (PIs)
X. Investigator Reporting Requirements and IRB Review of Reportable Events
Xi. Human Research Protection Office (HRPO)
Appendix 1: Glossary
Appendix 2: Covered Organizations
Content current as of 08/16/2024