RSRB (IRB) Membership
The Research Subjects Review Board (RSRB) is the University’s Institutional Review Board (IRB). The RSRB reviews all human subject research conducted or supported by employees or agents of the University of Rochester. To do so, the RSRB has established 5 internal reviews: 3 biomedical, 1 HIV & oncology and 1 social-behavioral board.
The RSRB is comprised of a diverse roster, including volunteer faculty/staff and local community members. All boards comply with applicable federal regulations, state law, and institutional policy.
RSRB membership list
RSRB membership is not made public—meaning it’s not disclosed to sponsors or other external parties. You can provide the following documentation to entities requiring IRB membership information: Request for IRB Membership Information
Educational videos about IRB membership
The following videos were developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Human Research Protections:
Interested in participating?
If you are interested in joining an RSRB board, please contact the RSRB Director. The RSRB typically maintains about eight to ten members per board. They may seek individuals with specific areas of expertise, based on their current needs.
As detailed in OHSP Policy 302: RSRB Membership & Composition, RSRB members are responsible for:
- Actively preparing for and participating in board meetings;
- Completing initial board member training requirements;
- Maintaining Human Subject Protection (IRB Member) training via the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative; and
- Complying with applicable OHSP policies.