Institutional Review Board (IRB)

All human subjects research accessing the FAU MRI facility must adhere to federally mandated research guidelines. The Research Integrity office at the Division of Research administers the human subjects research protections program via the Institutional Review Board (IRB).

The IRB is the institutional committee responsible for reviewing research protocols, from minimal risk to high-risk, submitted by our investigators. The IRB ensures that these protocols conform to regulations and policies set forth by federal agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), regarding the health, welfare, safety, rights, and privileges of human subjects.

The MRI Medical Director can provide guidance on best practices for MRI scanning in IRB applications.