Federal Laws & Regulations

The role of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) is to ensure compliance with all Federal regulations, state and local laws, and University policies for the use of human participants. Applicable Federal regulations are detailed in Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 46.

For detailed information regarding specifics on Federal laws and regulations, please click on the links below.

• Code of Federal Regulations (45 CFR 46, parts 1-4)
• The Belmont Report
• Guidelines on the Inclusion of Women and Minorities in Study Populations
• Prisoners (subpart C sections 46.301 through 46.306)

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