| If
you have an IRB application needing to be
approved, please contact your school representative
or IRB Chair for instructions to submit the materials.
Patti Wood, Ph.D., IRB Committee Chair
Samford University
Orlean Bullard Beeson School of Education and Professional Studies
800 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, AL 35229
E-mail: pfwood@samford.edu
Phone: 205-726-4287
Fax: 205-726-2068
David Dedo, Ph.D., IRB Committee Chair-Elect
Samford University
Communication Studies/Director of Communication Resource Center
800 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, AL 35229
E-mail: drdedo@samford.edu
Phone: 205-726-2310
Fax: 205-726-2112
Introduction
All research, involving human
subjects, conducted by either faculty or students under the
direction of a faculty adviser, must receive approval
from the Institutional Review Board for Human Subjects (IRB).
Based upon this policy, Samford University does not recognize
studies identified as exempt from review based on Title 45 Code
of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 46. However, those studies
involving minimal risks and/or non-invasive
procedures may utilize the Exempt
From Informed Consent Application. Additionally, research
conducted on campus by individuals affiliated with other institutions,
must be reviewed and approved by the Samford University IRB. Assistance
in the selection of the appropriate approval process is located
in the Procedures section.
These regulations do not relate to those activities within the
classroom which are utilized as demonstrations and/or for learning
purposes. Should the professor decide at a later date to utilize
the aggregate data for research purposes, it will then be necessary
for the professor to obtain IRB approval.
Overview & Membership
The Institutional Review Board of Human Subjects is one of four
special committees appointed by the provost for a three-year staggered
term. Membership consists of one person from the community with
expertise in medical and/or scientific ethical issues and representation
from each school which conducts research involving human subjects,
specifically:
Arts and Sciences (3)
Business (1)
Education (3)
Law (1)
Provost (ex officio) |
Nursing (2)
Pharmacy (3)
Outside Representative (1) |
TOTAL: 14 Voting |
