IRB Committee
Who reviews your study
Each study is reviewed by people from different backgrounds, so it is judged from every side before a decision is made.
Chairperson
Heads the Board. Certificates are issued in the Chairperson's name.
Member Secretary
Checks each submission, makes sure files are anonymized, and assigns the reviewers.
Doctors & scientists
Check the study design, the risks and participant safety.
Legal expert
Checks consent, privacy and legal compliance.
Community members
Read the study from the participant's point of view.
Independent member
At least one member from outside CMRD, so no study is judged only by its own institution.
How members work
2–3anonymous reviewers read each study
- Reviewers and applicants never see each other's names.
- Members keep every study confidential.
- A member with a conflict of interest steps back from that review.
Names of current members are available from the Secretary on request.