IRB/Human Subjects Committee
Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Members:
1. | Dr. Mustapha Alhassan, Ph.D | Member | SBS |
2. | Dr. Joseph Jones | Member | Dept. of Political Science |
3. | Dr. Tonya Miles, Ph.D. | Member | Ethicist |
4. | Dr. Paul Musey, Ph.D. | Member | Biosciences |
5. | Dr. Oyebade Oyerinde, | Member | Dept. of Public Administration |
6. | Charles Releford, Jr., CPM | Member | At Large, Vulnerable/Prison Population |
7. | Dr. J. Fidel Turner, Jr., Ph. D | Member | School of Education |
8. | Justin D Williams | Member | Public member |
(*Non-voting)
Carol Johnson | RSP Liaison |
IRB/Human Subjects Committee – protects confidentiality of data for research and projects involving the use of human subjects and ensures protection against physical, psychological, social and legal risks in biomedical and behavioral research. Chair: Dr. Paul I. Musey Phone: 404.880.6829 E-mail: pmusey@cau.edu IRB Policies and Procedures IRB_Policy Manual IRB Application - To obtain an IRB application click on IRB Application Submit one (1) copy of the application packet to Room 1001, Thomas W. Cole, Jr. Research Center for Science and Technology. The Package should include the following items:
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IRB Application
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Survey Instrument, if applicable
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Consent form, if applicable (Consent form template and consent process)
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Certificate of Completion of Mandatory Training program (see below)
Who is required to take the training? The training requirement applies to anyone conducting human subjects research activities at Clark Atlanta University. This means all key personnel, including researchers and faculty sponsors, involved in any human subjects research protocol must complete the CITI training. This includes all faculty, staff, assistants and students who are engaged in the planning, conduct, or analysis of the research, regardless of funding of the project. Board members and administrative staff of the IRB are also required to complete human subjects protection training through CITI.***Undergraduate students assisting in research or conducting course-related research are exempt for this training; the faculty instructor assumes responsibility for them. Graduate students conducting applicable thesis/dissertation research must take this training.To view those that have successfully completed the mandatory training you may click the link below. What is a "learner group"? A Learner Group is a designation for all researchers and key personnel to be directed to the appropriate set of training modules. Currently, CAU has elected 4 CITI learner groups:
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Social & Behavioral Research
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Biomedical Research
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Undergraduate Students
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IRB Members & Staff
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Biomedical: This learner group is designed for Investigators who are involved in biomedical research, with a focus on normal or abnormal physiology and development. The Biomedical learner group is comprised of 9 modules. Biomedical research is designed to evaluate the safety, effectiveness, or usefulness of a medical product, procedure, or intervention, and may involve any invasive procedures (e.g., collection of tissue, urine or blood samples, dietary manipulation, exercise studies, etc.). There are also optional modules (e.g., research involving minors, prisoners and genetics) you may be required to take if appropriate to your studies.
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Social & Behavioral: This learner group is designed for social and behavioral research that examines human society and the intrapersonal/interpersonal relationships that take place within that society. Social and behavioral research projects commonly involve surveys, questionnaires, interviews, focus groups, etc., for data collection. The Social and Behavioral Sciences track has 11 required modules. There are also various optional modules (e.g., research involving minors, research in public elementary and secondary schools, and internet research). If your research involves these topics, you will be required to complete the appropriate “optional” modules as well.
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Undergraduate Student: This learner group contains 3 required modules. It is designed to give undergraduates an introductory overview of research ethics and respect for persons involved in research.
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IRB Members & Staff: This learner group contains 4 required modules. It is designed for current or newly appointed members of the IRB, in addition to IRB administrative and support staff. "Student researchers and faculty sponsors are not eligible for the IRB Members & Staff group."