This policy details requirements for the protection of human research participants at UAB.

This policy establishes UAB’s program for the protection of human subjects and describes the ethical standards and institutional commitments applicable to the conduct of human subjects research at UAB. This policy also serves as POL001 for UAB's Human Research Protection Program.

This procedure lists the responsibilities delegated to the Investigators, OIRB and IRB for ensuring the protection of children involved in research.

This procedure outlines the responsibilities of the investigator, OIRB and IRB for approving a waiver or alteration of the consent process and the waiver of consent documenation.

This procedure lists the responsibilities delegated to the Investigator, OIRB and IRB for ensuring that the university complies with DHHS policy on the protection of Human Subjects.

This procedure lists responsibilities of the investigator, ORIB and IRB for communication among IRBs.

This procedure lists the responsibilities of the OIRB and IRB for handling complaints or inquiries regarding research.

This procedure outlines responsibilities for dealing with compliance issues with Human Subjects regulations or IRB requirements or determinations.

This procedure outlines the responsibilities of the investigator, OIRB and IRB for conducting and evaluating activities designed to educate the public about Human Subjects research.

This procedure indicates the responsibilities of the investigator, ORIB and IRB for ensuring confidentiality of health information and data. Included in this document are definitions of private information and protected health information.