Institutional Review Board (IRB)

Longwood University Research Integrity

Longwood University recognizes the need for investigations in which human beings may serve as research subjects.

The role of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) is to protect the welfare, dignity, and safety of human subjects involved in research associated with Longwood University. The guiding principle of the IRB is that faculty should model the best practices in human subjects research summarized in the Belmont Report in both their own research and in student-led research including:

Respect for Persons: Individuals should be treated as autonomous agents and individuals with diminished autonomy are entitled to protection.

Beneficence: People are treated in an ethical manner by respecting their decisions and protecting them from harm, but also making efforts to secure their wellbeing.

Justice: Considering who should receive the benefits of research and who should bear its burdens.

The IRB follows the Office of Human Research Protections (OHRP) definitions for human subjects research under 45 CFR 46.102.

The interpretation and implementation of IRB Standards and Procedures is the responsibility of the Institutional Review Board under the direction of the Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Consultations

The IRB offers individual consultations with Dr. Jo Morrison, Chair of the IRB, to help you develop and complete proposals, integrate human subjects research into classes, and meet compliance needs.

HHS IRB number: IRB00008677

FWA number: FWA00019433

Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC)

Conducting research with animals? Please visit Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC).