About the CMRD IRB
The Board reviews biomedical and public-health research that involves people, animals, patient records or specimens.
Protecting the people who take part in research
We make sure every study is reviewed fairly and consistently, following the BMRC and WHO ethical guidelines for biomedical research.
“The IRB is an impartial body that reviews, evaluates, approves and monitors the scientific and ethical elements of research.”
Terms of reference
Protect the rights, safety and well-being of research participants.
Review each study by its level of risk: exempt, or review by two or three anonymous members.
Keep all submitted material confidential.
Approve studies for a fixed period and monitor them until they end.
What guides every decision
For animal research, the Board also makes sure animals are treated humanely, with as little pain and as few animals as possible.
Ready to submit to the Board?
See what to prepare, then send your file to the Secretary.