An institutional review board (IRB)- Oversees biomedical and behavioral research involving humans and ensures appropriate steps are taken to protect the participants.
Procedure Overview
Training- All researchers involved in studies that use human subjects should complete the NIH course on protecting Human Research Participants and submit a copy of their certificate of completion to the IRB Chair. (Link to the training can be found on the IRB Moodle site)
Timeline- We strive to review IRB protocols within two weeks of submission but this may not always be the case, researchers must plan ahead.
Exemptions- According to Juniata IRB policy, ONLY the IRB can determine if a study is exempt. This is done by reviewing a completed IRB protocol form.
Compliance
- IRB approval must be received before data can be collected!
- Any study using human subjects that might be presented at NCUR or LAS could potentially be classified as research and must be reviewed by the IRB
- Non compliance has larger implications than just our IRB so faculty and students need to be aware of basic procedures. It's best to ask questions if anything is unclear.
Membership
IRB Chair:
Roy Nagle, Director of Environmental Health & Safety
Email: nagle@juniata.edu
Phone: (814) 641-3555
IRB Secretary:
Leslie Leckvarcik
Email: leckval@juniata.edu
Phone: (814) 641-3665
Additional IRB Members:
Hannah Bellwoar, English
Chris Grant, Biology
Territa Poole, Psychology
Wade Roberts, Philosophy
George Thorpe, Community Member
Alternate IRB Member:
Jennifer Streb, Art History
Other Information?
Please refer to the IRB Moodle site for additional information or contact the IRB Chair.