Institutional Review Board (IRB)
All human subjects research accessing the FAU MRI facility must adhere to federally mandated research guidelines. The Research Integrity office at the Division of Research administers the human subjects research protections program via the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
The IRB is the institutional committee responsible for reviewing research protocols, from minimal risk to high-risk, submitted by our investigators. The IRB ensures that these protocols conform to regulations and policies set forth by federal agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), regarding the health, welfare, safety, rights, and privileges of human subjects.
The MRI Medical Director can provide guidance on best practices for MRI scanning in IRB applications.
MRI Safety Committee (MRISC) Welcome to the MRI Safety Committee for FAU. Purpose of the committee: The committee is charged by the Vice President for Administrative Affairs to oversee compliance with policy and procedures related to the use of MRI at FAU, including approval of research protocols utilizing the FAU MRI Facility.
Andrew Newberg
MRI Medical Director
anewberg@health.fau.edu