Emily - shut them down immediately!  The possibilities and ramnifications are immeasurable: to the patients, the funding (esp federal funding) and the institution.  Head of the IRB should drag them before the head of the institution where they should be TOLD - do it right or your gone.  This almost seems surreal in this day and age that this could still be happening, but..................

jay throp.

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From: Research Administration List [mailto:xxxxxx@lists.healthresearch.org] On Behalf Of Emily Lynn
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Subject: [RESADM-L] Scope of IRB

We are having a difference of opinion at our institution about the scope of responsibilities of the IRB. How does your IRB handle unapproved research that occurs? What are the sanctions? How would you define the scope of responsibilities of your institutions IRB. For example are they responsible or involved in policy development and enforcement? Any insight that can be provided would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Emily

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