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21 CFR 56.107(a): IRB membership

PART 56-INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARDS · Subpart B-Organization and Personnel

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Citation 21 CFR 56.107(a)
Section IRB membership
Part PART 56-INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARDS
Subpart Subpart B-Organization and Personnel
Subchapter 21 CFR A General
Product types cited Devices, General
Regulation text (excerpt) (a) Each IRB shall have at least five members, with varying backgrounds to promote complete and adequate review of research activities commonly conducted by the institution. The IRB shall be sufficiently qualified through the experience and expertise of its members, and the diversity of the members, including consideration of race, gender, cultural backgrounds, and sensitivity to such issues as community attitudes, to promote respect for its advice and counsel in safeguarding the rights and…

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