The Research Ethics Office (IRB) promotes the highest level of scholarly and ethical conduct in research involving human participants carried out by Faculty, staff and students on campus and/or in more than one of its affiliated hospitals, by:
- Facilitating the review process through guidance and support to the researchers in the preparation and submission of their proposals;
- Developing and implementing policies and procedures that ensure research compliance with provincial, national and international guidelines;
- Promoting education and ongoing training for researchers and IRB members.