What are the differences in the types of reviews the IRB conducts?
There are three types of IRB Review: Exempt Reviews, Minimal Risk Reviews, and Full Board Reviews. The type of review the IRB conducts depends upon the potential risk to the participants. The greater the potential risk to the participants, the more involved the IRB review will be and the longer it will take. For a detailed description of each type of review, please refer to the Review Criteria section of this website.