Policies & Procedures - Emory IRB - Emory University

Emory University IRB P&Ps Revised 1/18/2013
POLICY:
15 EMORY IRB RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER INSTITUTIONS;
RELIANCE ARRANGEMENTS FOR IRB REVIEW
Emory University acknowledges that each institution that is Engaged in multi-institutional,
collaborative Research is responsible for safeguarding the rights and welfare of Human Subjects
and for complying with applicable federal regulations. With respect to such collaborative
Research, Emory and the other institutions may choose to provide concurrent review within
their own jurisdictions. Alternatively, the Emory IRB may enter into a written agreement per
which the Emory IRB relies on the review of another qualified IRB or vice versa.
In addition, when multi-site Research subject to a DOD Addendum is being conducted, Emory
and the other Research sites shall enter into formal written agreements that specify the roles
and responsibilities of each party.
PROCEDURES:
Concurrent IRB Review: If Emory provides IRB review of Research concurrently with the IRB
review of the collaborative institutions’ IRBs, all of the P&Ps, rules, regulations and laws
described in these P&Ps shall apply to Emory’s review just as they would in non-collaborative
Research IRB reviews.
Emory IRB Reliance on Another IRB: With regard to any cooperative Research projects that fall
within the jurisdiction of the Emory IRB, Emory may rely on another appropriately constituted
IRB for the review of the Research.
The IO has the sole authority to make the decision whether or not to rely on another IRB. The
IO is authorized to execute IAAs on Emory’s behalf and may delegate this authority provided the
delegation of authority is recorded in writing.
In deciding whether or not to rely on another IRB, the IO shall consider the following criteria:
Whether other IRB’s policies and procedures meet Emory University standards. If the
other IRB is part of an AAHRPP-accredited HRPP, then it will be presumed that Emory
University standards are being met; however, accredited status does not in itself
necessarily suffice as a basis for the IO’s decision.
Where the Human Subjects Research activities would take place.
Which institution’s facilities and personnel would be involved.
The capacity of the other institution and its IRB to sufficiently informed about the Emory
local research context and applicable laws and regulations.
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