Research conducted at or on behalf of PNWU shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws that ensure the protection of human subjects.

Federal Authority

OHRP

The Department of Health Human Services/Office of Human Research Protections establishes the authority of the PNWU IRB.

NIH Guidelines for the Conduct of Research Involving Human Subjects (PDF)

The Belmont Report (PDF)

Common Rule (PDF)

Human Subjects Research Training

In order to conduct human subjects research at PNWU, all investigators must submit proof of completion of human subjects research training from one of the following:

CITI Program

The Collaborative Institution Training Initiative provides training required to conduct human subjects research.

NIH Office of Extramural Research

The National Institute of Health offers a free online course in human subjects protection.