Research, Ethics and IRB Resources

Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP)

The OHRP is a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  The homepage contains news, information, and links relevant to the IRB policies and procedures, including an IRB member guidebook.

Code of Federal Regulations, Protection of Human Subjects

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

The FDA's home page contains news and information regarding the FDA, as well as links to human research participant protection information.

FDA's Guidance on Protection of Human Subjects.  The FDA's information sheets regarding the projection of human participants for IRBs and investigators; includes a guide on informed consent.