Review:
Institutional Review Boards
overall review score: 4.5
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score is between 0 and 5
Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) are committees that oversee and review research involving human subjects to ensure ethical standards are upheld.
Key Features
- Ethical oversight of research involving human subjects
- Reviewing research protocols for compliance with regulations
- Protection of participants' rights and welfare
Pros
- Ensures ethical treatment of participants in research studies
- Provides oversight and guidance to researchers
- Protects the rights and welfare of human subjects
Cons
- May lead to delays in research approval process
- Can sometimes be bureaucratic and slow-moving