This policy underscores the ethical principles for responsible conduct by which all UAB faculty, employees, and trainees must abide in the performance, recording, and reporting of research and scholarly activities. It also sets forth the procedures to be followed in the case of suspected research misconduct, from preliminary assessment through final outcome of an investigation.

This policy details the process for reviewing and handling financial (or other) conflicts of interest surrounding the investigator of a proposed project.

This policy differentiates case reports from human subjects research.

This procedure details the responsibilities of the investigator, OIRB, IRB and the institution for reviewing and signing of independent investigator agreements.

This policy describes documentation requirements for the OIRB (Office of the IRB).

This guidebook contains information on the IRB and its relevance to UAB Investigators. Specific instructions on training, the review process and approvals are included in the guidebook.

This policy details the definitions of unanticipated problems involving risks to subjects in UAB research, and outlines the procedures to be followed should such a problem arise.

This policy explains UAB's commitment to its compliance with the DHHS Policy on Protection of Human Subjects.

This policy details the additional safeguards that must be used when conducting research that involves children.

This policy defines the circumstances that constitute an IRB member and consultant conflict of interest. Immediate family members, dependents, and anyone else who has a personal, professional, or financial tie with an IRB member or consultant may not be reviewed by that member or consultant.