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The Myth, the Truth, the NASA IRBThe purpose of the NASA Institutional Review Board (IRB) is to review research activities involving human subjects to ensure that ethical standards for the care and protection of human subjects have been met and research activities are in compliance with all pertinent federal, state and local regulations as well as NASA policies. NASA IRB's primary role is the protection of human subjects in research studies. Protection of human subjects is the shared responsibility of NASA, the IRB, and the scientific investigators. Science investigators who plan to conduct NASA-funded human research involving NASA investigators, facilities, or funds must submit and coordinate their research studies for review and approval by the NASA IRB prior to initiation. The IRB has the authority to approve, require changes in, or disapprove research involving human subjects. Better knowledge of the NASA IRB policies, procedures and guidelines should help facilitate research protocol applications and approvals. In this presentation, the myths and truths of NASA IRB policies and procedures will be discussed. We will focus on the policies that guide a protocol through the NASA IRB and the procedures that principal investigators must take to obtain required IRB approvals for their research studies. In addition, tips to help ensure a more efficient IRB review will be provided. By understanding the requirements and processes, investigators will be able to more efficiently prepare their protocols and obtain the required NASA IRB approval in a timely manner.
Document ID
20160013657
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Covington, M. D. (MEI Technologies, Inc. Houston, TX, United States)
Flores, M. P. (KBRwyle Science, Technology and Engineering Houston, TX, United States)
Neutzler, V. P. (KBRwyle Science, Technology and Engineering Houston, TX, United States)
Schlegel, T. T. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Platts, S. H. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Lioyd, C. W. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
November 22, 2016
Publication Date
January 23, 2017
Subject Category
Law, Political Science And Space Policy
Report/Patent Number
JSC-CN-37908
Meeting Information
Meeting: Human Research Program Investigator''s Workshop
Location: Galveston, TX
Country: United States
Start Date: January 23, 2017
End Date: January 26, 2017
Sponsors: NASA Headquarters
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.

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