About the ARMC IRB
The Institutional Review Board (IRB) is required by federal regulations to ensure that appropriate procedures are in place to protect the rights and welfare of human subjects participating in research. In order to comply with these regulations, the IRB meets to review research protocols and materials to be used in all research involving human subjects. All individuals interested in conducting research that involves human subjects, either retrospective or prospective in nature, must submit their research proposal and study design to ARMC’s IRB. Under the Department of Health and Human Services, human subjects are defined as a living individual about whom an investigator conducting research obtains data through intervention or interaction with the individual; or identifiable private information.
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Institutional Review Board Meeting Schedule 2024 |
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January 18, 2024 |
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March 21, 2024 |
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May 16, 2024 |
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July 18, 2024 |
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September 19, 2024 |
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November 21, 2024 |
All submissions need to be submitted via email to ARMC-IRB@armc.sbcounty.gov ONE MONTH PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
Incomplete submissions will NOT BE ACCEPTED. This includes missing signatures and CITI certificates of ALL investigators. Any late submissions will go onto the following meeting’s agenda.
Reza Hajaffar
Interim IRB Coordinator
Research Coordinator/Data Extraction
Throughout his 25-year academic and professional career, Reza is committed to ethical research practices and has garnered a rich collection of certifications and training, including Human Subject Protection, Grant Development, and Clinical Trial Research. Additionally, his information technology (IT) expertise has allowed him to harness cutting-edge technology to optimize data extraction and analysis. He has a profound understanding of the intricacies of laboratory standards, HIPAA regulations, and NIH guidelines, enabling him to navigate the complex landscape of biomedical research. He has also played a pivotal role in training and mentoring research assistants, emphasizing the importance of cultural awareness and compliance with institutional review board policies.
Contact:
HajjafarR@armc.sbcounty.gov
909-580-6336