Welcome to the IRB
We conduct ethics reviews for research that includes human participants. We strive to protect the rights and welfare of human research participants by ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, as well as the high ethical standards set forth in University policy.
Use of Approved, Standard Short Forms
In October 2022, the University of Utah IRB approved a policy change which allowed the IRB to grant general approval of a standard short form document. This change was intended to streamline the procedure for approval of short form documents and relieve administrative burden.
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Quick Facts About the IRB
120 Board Members
Review expertise for FDA, Common Rule, HIPAA, Veteran’s Affairs, DoD, and more
12-18 Convened Meetings Monthly
We hold multiple meetings each week and review studies in a continuously rolling queue
150+ Studies with Utah as the SIRB
More than a decade’s worth of experience reviewing SIRB studies
More than 10,000 Applications Reviewed Per Year
Providing resources, support, and advocacy to elevate our research community