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 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.

This procedure outlines the responsibilities of the investigator, OIRB and IRB for continuing review of research approved by the convened IRB.