Observer IRB Features Prior to 2002
Behavioral Science Working Group Looks at IRB Regulations
The unique needs of behavioral and social science research are being examined by a group involved in assessing the system of protections for human research subjects.
[2001]How Do We Know It Works? In the second of a two-part series, the authors raise hard questions about the effectiveness of the IRB review system. [2001]
Tips Based on Experience A few tips that have improved the IRB and the approval process at my university. Just a few simple changes made a real difference and brought us from routine grumbles from investigators about the approval process to salutatory e-mails and even an occasional thank-you letter. If your IRB could use improvement, try passing on these ideas to your IRB chair. [2001]
Regulatory Changes Affecting IRBs and Researchers An experienced IRB chair, Christine Hansen, outlines some of the latest developments affecting IRB reviews, plus she offers some tips for making your IRB run more smoothly. [2001]
Reviewing for Risk: What's the Evidence That It Works? In the first of a two-part series, APS Fellows John Mueller and John Furedy raise questions about the effectiveness of research review in protecting human subjects. [2001]
Growing Concern Over IRB's Prompts NAS Study The National Academy of Sciences launches an examination of IRB review of social science in response to concerns about the system's relevance to and impact on the field. [2001]
Got the IRB Blues? Some Things You Can Do Barbara A. Spellman offers psychology researchers some advice for dealing with Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and outlines APS's initiatives in this area. [2001]
IRBs and Research Design I am a psychologist who has been chair of our institution's IRB for the past several years. I need to comment on some erroneous information in the article on IRBs [March, 2001]. [2001]
No Positive Contribution I served on my university IRB and underwent numerous reviews. I do not recall a single instance in which there was a positive contribution to the advancement of science or a needed protection of a subject. [2001]
IRB Review: It Helps to Know the Regulatory Framework Former federal regulator Tom Puglisi offeres guidance for understanding and working within the human subjects protections system. [2001]
Comments on IRBs [2001]
Federal Office Leading Effort to Change IRB System [2001]
IRBs and the Review of Psychological Research IRBs are under increased scrutiny as researchers and policy makers look at ways to balance protections for human subjects with the needs of research. APS wants to hear about your IRB experiences and your ideas for changing the system. [2001]