WRAIR Policy 24 - Submission of Protocols Involving Human Subjects, Human Information, or Biospecimens for Scientific and Ethical Review (2021)

This policy establishes the criteria for submission of protocols involving human subjects, human specimens, and/or human data to the Human Subjects Protection Branch (HSPB). The Commander, WRAIR, has delegated authority to the HSPB to verify, via specific documentation, that these criteria have been met prior to protocol submission for scientific review, evaluation by HSPB, and/or ethical review, as appropriate.

Jake Earl

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