Do principle investigators and department chairs have any role in reviewing proposals involving human subjects?
Yes. Both the principal investigator (PI) and the department chair are responsible to ensure that all research involving human subjects is submitted to the IRB for appropriate review. The PI and department chair may request an exemption from full board review, but the IRB makes the final decision whether a protocol receives exempt status. If there is a question, you are encouraged to call the IRB chair. Department chairs are also responsible for reviewing protocols from their departments for ethical considerations and scientific merit; they are also responsible for reporting promptly to the IRB any serious or continuing noncompliance with federal or University policies.
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