Membership: Membership of the IRB is governed by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
regulation 45 CFR 46.107. The IRB is a standing committee of ATU.
The ATU IRB will have representation from each of the academic colleges. Members will
be appointed by the Dean of the Graduate College (in consultation with the deans of
the colleges) according to federal guidelines and the needs of the university. A good
faith effort should be made in the selection of membership to reflect diversity of
race, gender, cultural background, and research experience. The IRB Chair will be
appointed by the Dean of the Graduate College (in consultation with the deans of the
colleges).
Function: In accordance with federal law and university policy the IRB is charged with overseeing
compliance with federal regulations related to human subjects research.
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