<P> An institutional review board ( IRB ) , also known as an independent ethics committee ( IEC ) , ethical review board ( ERB ) , or research ethics board ( REB ) , is a type of committee that applies research ethics by reviewing the methods proposed for research to ensure that they are ethical . Such boards are formally designated to approve ( or reject ) , monitor , and review biomedical and behavioral research involving humans . They often conduct some form of risk - benefit analysis in an attempt to determine whether or not research should be completed . The purpose of the IRB is to assure that appropriate steps are taken to protect the rights and welfare of humans participating as subjects in a research study . Along with developed countries , many developing countries have established National , regional or local Institutional Review Boards in order to safeguard ethical conduct of research concerning both national and international norms , regulations or codes . </P>
<P> An institutional review board ( IRB ) , also known as an independent ethics committee ( IEC ) , ethical review board ( ERB ) , or research ethics board ( REB ) , is a type of committee that applies research ethics by reviewing the methods proposed for research to ensure that they are ethical . Such boards are formally designated to approve ( or reject ) , monitor , and review biomedical and behavioral research involving humans . They often conduct some form of risk - benefit analysis in an attempt to determine whether or not research should be completed . The purpose of the IRB is to assure that appropriate steps are taken to protect the rights and welfare of humans participating as subjects in a research study . Along with developed countries , many developing countries have established National , regional or local Institutional Review Boards in order to safeguard ethical conduct of research concerning both national and international norms , regulations or codes . </P>
institutional review boards ( irbs ) are especially concerned with a researcher 's plan for
institutional review boards ( irbs ) are especially concerned with a researcher 's plan for
to protect the rights and welfare of humans participating as subjects in a research study
to protect the rights and welfare of humans participating as subjects in a research study