This page provides a comprehensive listing of UBC policies, standard operating procedures, regulations and guidance that apply to research involving human subject.
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UBC Policies
- Policy #85: Scholarly Integrity
- Policy #87: Research
- Policy #89: Research and Other Studies Involving Human Subjects
- Policy #97: Conflict of Interest
Standard Operating Procedures
These SOPs are used by the seven UBC-affiliated Research Ethics Boards and are administered by the Office of Research Ethics.
Section 100: General Administration
- 101: Authority and Purpose
- 102: Activities Requiring REB Review
- 103: Policies and Procedures Maintenance
- 104: Training and Management of REB Members and Staff
- 105: Management of REB Personnel
- 106: Disclosure and Documentation of Conflicts of Interest
- 107: Signatory Authority
- 108: Uses and Disclosures of Personal Information (PI)
Section 200: REB Organization
Section 300: Functions and Operations
- 301: Research Submission Requirements
- 302: REB Meeting Administration
- 303: Administrative Review and Distribution of Materials
- 304: Documentation and Document Management
Section 400: Review of Research
- 401: Review of Research
- 402: Delegated Review
- 403: Initial Review – Criteria For REB Approval
- 404: The Review Process
- 405: Ongoing Review and Reporting
- 406: Annual Renewals
- 406a: Annual Renewal Processes
- 407: Study Completion
- 408: Non-Compliance
- 409: Administrative Holds, Terminations and Suspensions of Approval
- 410: Reporting
Section 500: Reviews Requiring Special Consideration
- 501: Vulnerable Populations
- 502: Special Categories of Research
- 503: Research Involving Human Genetic Research and Research Concerning Human Reproduction
Section 600: Communications
Section 700:Informed Consent
- 701: General Requirements of Informed Consent
- 702: Waiver of Informed Consent
- 703: Documentation of Informed Consent
Section 800: Responsbilities of Investigators
Section 900: Quality Assurance
