How are research subjects protected?
The Institutional Review Board (IRB) at Cedars-Sinai protects people in research studies. The IRB includes scientists, non-scientists, and community members. The IRB reviews, approves, and monitors all research at Cedars-Sinai in which people take part. This oversight keeps risks to research participants as low as possible. The IRB also keeps track of ongoing studies to make sure they are being done in the right way. The IRB requires that all researchers treat research participants with respect. The IRB protects your rights and welfare if you take part in a research study.
