May 2025

It is the Organization’s policy that IRB review processes, and the implementation of OHSR policies and procedures, are to be conducted objectively and without undue influence over deliberations or processes. IRB members, OHSR staff, investigators, or research participants who believe that an attempt has been made to unduly influence the IRBs, review processes, or application of policies and procedures may contact the Institutional Official (IO) or Associate Dean for Human Research Protections to report a concern. Concerns may also be filed through the University’s Compliance Hotline, Speak2UsSpeak2Us and will be routed to the Institutional Official and Associate Dean for Human Research Protections for review, as appropriate.

The IO, or Associate Dean for Human Research Protections, or other delegated senior staff members will review reports. The outcome of the review will be documented, the complainant provided with a response if the identity is known, and a corrective action plan instituted if deemed necessary.