Institutional Review Board

Full Name:	Institutional Review Board
Acronym / Abbreviation:	IRB
Purpose / Type:	Accreditation
Description:	The Institutional Review Board (IRB) are responsible for reviewing all research projects involving the use of human subjects, with the purpose of protecting the rights and welfare of individuals participating in those projects.
Website:	Visit the LSU IRB website for more information: http://www.lsuhsc.edu/administration/academic/ors/irb.aspx

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