How often does the HSIRB meet and who attends the meetings?
The HSIRB meets each month unless there are no protocols requiring full board review. At least six HSIRB members will be in attendance. Most of the members are faculty of WMU in departments that frequently conduct research with human subjects. At least one is a member of the Kalamazoo community who is not affiliated with the University. Generally, while your protocol is being reviewed, only the investigators on your project will be in the room with the Board. There is a waiting area outside of the meeting room for investigators involved in other projects to be reviewed at that convened meeting.
