Code of Massachusetts Regulations
104 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH
Title 104 CMR 31.00 - Research Authorization And Monitoring
Section 31.04 - Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) IRB. The IRB shall be guided by the ethical principles regarding human subject research set forth in the report of the National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research entitled: Ethical Principles and Guidelines for the Protection of Human Subjects of Research (The "Belmont Report").
(2) IRB Operations and Review Process. The IRB shall operate in compliance with and review research in accordance with the requirements and standards set forth in 104 CMR 31.04(2)(a) through (g):
(3) Membership. The Commissioner shall appoint the members of the IRB as required by the standards set forth in 104 CMR 31.04(2). If the IRB reviews research involving minors, it must have one or more members knowledgeable about and experienced in working with children. A member may be removed at any time at the discretion of the Commissioner.