CHS Policies and Procedures
(updated 6 July 2007)

Complete document:

• Policies and Procedures of the Committee on Human Studies
• Appendices to the Policies and Procedures

Section-by-Section:

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Roles and Responsibilities
3. CHS Member and Staff Policies
4. Initial Review of Research
5. Continuing Review of Research
6. Amendments to Research Activity
7. Ceding Review
8. Multi-Site Studies
9. Research by Faculty of Medicine Students
10. Policies and Criteria for IRB Approval
11. Vulnerable Polulations and Special Protections
12. Clinical Research
13. Adverse Events and Unanticipated Problems
14. Non-Compliance with 45 CFR 46 HU or CHS Policies or Procedures
15. Suspension or Termination of Research
16. CHS Records
17. Sponsored Research
18. Participant Outreach

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Updated: 07-Nov-2007

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