IRB Policy, Guidance, and Regulation

This page includes information on the federal regulations for human research, WFUHS IRB policies for human research and WFUHS IRB guidance related to specific issues.

Human Subject Protection Education Programs

WFUHS is responsible for assuring that “all activities related to human subjects, regardless of funding source, will be guided by the ethical principles in the Belmont Report.” To do this, all research personnel must participate in the human subject’s protection education training. Use the provided link in this section to access the on-line CITI program through Miami University.

HIPAA and Research

This page provides useful information on how the HIPAA Privacy and Security rules impacts research. It includes the WFUHS Data Use Agreement as well as a checklist for what should be in a research authorization.

Contact Us

Have questions about the IRB or application process? Contact one of the staff members on this page.

Research Monitoring and Oversight

This page will give you further understanding of Monitoring and Oversight's duties within the Office of Research. You may access helpful tools as well as links and resources for conducting clinical research.

Information for the Public & Study Subjects

This page contains links to sites providing information on participation in clinical trials and other information that individuals who are considering participation in research studies may wish to consider.