Human Subjects (IRB)

The IRB has been charged with reviewing and monitoring human 主题' 研究 conducted under the auspices of Ohio University. 人类的主题s 研究 is any project that meets both the federal definitions of "研究" and "human 主题." 人类的主题s 研究 conducted by Ohio University faculty, 工作人员, or students is subject to IRB review or, when appropriate, a determination by the Office of 研究 Compliance that the 研究 meets the criteria for an exempt category.  

For projects that meet the definition of human 主题 研究, you must receive an IRB approval or exempt determination before you may begin your 研究 activities.  

研究 is defined as a systematic investigation, including 研究 development, 测试, and evaluation, designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge.  

人类的主题 is defined as a living individual about whom an investigator conducting 研究: 

(i) Obtains information or biospecimens through intervention or interaction with the individual, 并使用, 研究, or analyzes the information or biospecimens; or 

(ii) Obtains, uses, 研究, analyzes, or generates identifiable private information or identifiable biospecimens. 

To submit for IRB review or an exempt determination, please make a new study submission in 小马.  

If you need additional guidance, please contact us at compliance@俄亥俄州.edu 

All 研究ers who conduct human 主题 研究 must complete the required training http://www.OHIO.edu/Research/compliance/training  

 

小马 Training Sessions

As of February 15, 2024, 小马 is available for 俄亥俄州 研究ers to submit new IRB protocols. New study protocols are no longer being accepted in LEO. The Office of 研究 Compliance is hosting virtual drop-in sessions via Microsoft Teams. We will provide a general overview of the 小马 system and answer questions about 小马 and how to handle 研究 already approved in LEO. These sessions are intended to be interactive, so please come prepared to ask questions! If you'd like to schedule a virtual session for your department or college, please contact the Office of 研究 Compliance at compliance@俄亥俄州.edu.

For more information about 小马 Human Ethics, including frequently asked questions, please visit our 小马 Human Ethics webpage. 

Session Date and TimeRegistration Required (closes at 3pm the day before the session)
Friday, March 29, 12:00 - 1:00 pmRegister for 3/29

Check back for additional dates! 

View a recording of a 小马 Informational Session for 研究ers. (You will need to log in with your OU credentials to view.)

LEO Training Sessions

Pre-recorded training videos are available to assist you in navigating LEO. These three videos are Navigating the IRB Process, Website Overview, and LEO Demonstration. They are intended to help faculty, 工作人员, and students with questions they may have about the IRB review process at Ohio University and the LEO IRB submission system. The videos are available at this link: http://www.OHIO.edu/Research/compliance/irb-training.

If you have questions or need assistance after viewing the videos, please contact the Office of 研究 Compliance at compliance@俄亥俄州.edu.

 

需要帮助? For more information on 研究 involving human 主题, email compliance@俄亥俄州.edu or call 740-593-0664.