Show The HRP maintains a roster of trained alternates who may vote in place of an absent voting member. In addition, all active members listed on the rosters may be utilized as alternates for other active members as long as all applicable regulatory requirements and IRB policies are met. OHRP has been notified of this policy through correspondence sent on June 30, 2005. During initial review (at the time of meeting assignment, pre-review by RRC, vice chair review, or primary reviewer review) of a proposed research study, an IRB committee member or a HRP staff member may determine that the current membership of the IRB does not include appropriate expertise to conduct an adequate study evaluation and may defer to another IRB committee or may invite individuals with competence in special areas to assist in the review. Appointments of voting IRB Committee members are made by the Institutional Official (IO). Recommendations for board members can be made to the IO by either the IRB Chair or designee based on the specific needs of the IRB Committee.
Term of ServiceCommittee members are initially appointed to a term of three years. Committee members may be requested to accept reappointment to the IRB for an additional term of three years at the discretion of the Chair. At the end of the six year term, a determination will be made about an additional reappointment period. If a member declines full membership, s/he may be asked to become an alternate member. Reappointed members will be asked for an updated CV and demographic sheet. Compensation of IRB MembersAffiliated IRB Committee members do not receive any direct monetary compensation for participation on the board. Unaffiliated IRB Committee members will be reimbursed at an amount not to exceed $60 per month to pay for internet access and parking. Reimbursement payments will be issued quarterly. IndemnificationUniversity Policy 07-06-06 sets forth the conditions under which indemnification and legal defense may be available to faculty and staff. University Policy 07-06-07 sets forth the conditions under which indemnification and legal defense may be available to volunteers at the University. Indemnification may be afforded to the IRB members as set forth in these policies. Responsibilities of IRB MembersGeneral Responsibilities of all IRB Members include:
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 (i.e., of the general population) or during the performance of routine physical or psychological examinations or tests.
Responsibilities of IRB Members Designated ReviewersIn addition to the responsibilities outlined above, responsibilities of those assigned as reviewers include:
IRB RosterThe IRB membership roster will include the following information and will be used to determine relevant expertise in making protocol assignments at convened meetings:
The IRB Membership Rosters are posted on the this website on the IRBCommittees page and are updated as needed to accurately reflect the committee membership. Evaluation of Committee MembersThe IRB Chair, Vice Chairs and HRP Leadership meet monthly to discuss the conduct of IRB Committee meetings and the performance of IRB membership.
Resignation and Termination of IRB MembersBased on the wishes of the IRB member, resignation of IRB membership status, will be submitted, in writing, to the Institutional Official and copied to the IRB Chair and, where applicable, the member’s department chair or center/institute director. IRB Membership status may be terminated by the IRB Chair due to failure to attend and/or otherwise actively participate in IRB functions. Termination of any individual from IRB membership will be reported to the Institutional Official to include a written justification for the termination. 4/26/21 |