A designated IRB's primary responsibility is to ensure that the rights and welfare of human subjects in research are protected. In doing so, the IRB must ensure that the human subject research is conducted ethically, and in compliance with Federal regulations, the requirements of applicable New York State and local law, and institutional policies and procedures. The ethical conduct of research is a shared responsibility. It requires cooperation, collaboration, and trust among the institution, investigators and their research staff, the subjects who enroll in research, and the Institutional Review Board (IRB).

An IRB is an appropriately constituted group that has been formally designated to review and monitor research involving human subjects. In accordance with the Common Rule and FDA regulations, the IRB has responsibility for approving, modifying, and/or disapproving human subject research. The IRB also has the authority to suspend or terminate research in order to protect research subjects and for noncompliance with applicable rules and regulations.

Institutional Review Board (IRB) Meeting Schedule

To view the schedule, click here.

All meetings will be held at 425 East 61 Street, Suite 301 at 1 PM (unless otherwise notified).

	IRB Links and Documentation Downloads

IRB Forms Page Institutional Review Board Policies and Procedures for Research Involving Human Subjects We are currently in the process of revising our policy. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact: Mary Simmerling, PhD, Assistant Dean, Research Integrity (212) 821-0612 mcs2006@med.cornell.edu Rosemary Kraemer, PhD, Research Integrity Associate, Acting Director, Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) (212) 821-0630 rtkraeme@med.cornell.edu

Human Subject Regulations Decision Charts

The Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) provides graphic aids as a guide for institutional review boards (IRBs), investigators, and others who decide if an activity is research involving human subjects that must be reviewed by an IRB under the requirements of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regulations at 45 CFR part 46. The charts address decisions on the following:

• whether an activity is research that must be reviewed by an IRB
• whether the review may be performed by expedited procedures, and
• whether informed consent or its documentation may be waived.

To view the Human Subject Regulations Decision Charts click here.


Contact

Rosemary Kraemer, PhD Research Integrity Associate, Acting Director, Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) E-mail: rtkraeme@med.cornell.edu Telephone: (212) 821-0630 Fax: (212) 821-0981 Cheri Vasquez IRB Coordinator E-mail: crb2004@med.cornell.edu Telephone: (212) 821-0646 Fax: (212) 821-0660

Institutional Review Board 425 East 61 Street, Suite 301 New York, NY 10065 E-mail: irb@med.cornell.edu Telephone: (212) 821-0577, 0518 Fax: (212) 821-0580, 0660 Mailing Address Weill Cornell Medical College 1300 York Avenue, Box 5 New York, NY 10065