Institutional Review Board (IRB) to Protect Human Subjects Used in Research Projects

All institutions applying for federal funds must have Institutional Review Boards (IRBs). An IRB is an administrative body with clearly defined policies and procedures to ensure that research activities protect human subjects. Principal investigators submitting proposals involving research and human subjects must complete required forms and submit the project for review by the Pellissippi State IRB prior to recruiting subjects, beginning protocols, or submitting to a funding agency. The Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Research and Planning provides administrative support to the Pellissippi State IRB.

Links to the process and forms needed are in the column on the left.

Contact information for any questions relating to the IRB, the review process, or the protection of human research subjects:

Dr. Sharon Yarbrough
Director, Institutional Effectiveness, Research and Planning
and Chair of the Pellissippi State IRB

Phone: (865) 694-6526

email: slyarbrough@pstcc.edu

Last updated 6/15/2009 nnb