Considerations for Reviewing Human Subjects Research

These short interactive programs are designed to enhance your understanding and knowledge of the considerations for conducting ethical research and protecting human research participants.

Equitable Selection of Subjects

This scenario examines how IRB reviewers and investigators could apply the concept of equitable selection of subjects in research. It takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.

Minimizing Risks in Research

This scenario examines the concept of research risks and how these risks to participants could be identified and minimized. It takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.

Balancing Risks and Benefits

This scenario discusses what IRBs may consider as anticipated benefits of research and whether they may be reasonable against the research risks individual participants may bear.

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