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institutional review board

institutional review board An institutional review board is an independent committee set up by an organization to protect the rights, safety, and well-being of people taking part in biomedical or behavioral research.

An institutional review board is an independent committee set up by an organization to protect the rights, safety, and well-being of people taking part in biomedical or behavioral research. It reviews research plans, changes to those plans, and the informed consent process on an ongoing basis.

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