Human subjects protection, for research conducted at Essentia Health, is accomplished through the partnership of Essentia Health / Essentia Institute of Rural Health leadership, the Essentia Health Institutional Review Board (IRB), Essentia Institute of Rural Health Scientific Review Board (SRB), Essentia Health Office of Integrity and Compliance, researchers and research teams.
This collaborative effort ensures the protection of the rights and welfare of participants in research involving human subjects.
Scientific Review Board (SRB)
The Essentia Institute of Rural Health Scientific Review Board is a group of scientists, physicians, PhDs, and nurses who review proposed research for scientific merit prior to IRB review.
Institutional Review Board (IRB)
The Essentia Health Institutional Review Board reviews research projects involving human subjects and evaluates all components to ensure adequate protection and informed, uncoerced consent. |