[tips] Re: what would you do...

[Gerald Peterson]

Speaking of some questionable IRB policies...Ours is working on a policy manual (not yet adopted) that would require IRB approval at my institution if I was second or third author, but did not run subjects here.  I have no problem with such review  if I am using subjects locally as part of a larger study, but if I am working on write-up, or method/stats help, and the study has already been approved at the first author's institution (where it is implemented), I fail to see why I must also have it reviewed by my IRB.  I am wondering if others have such/similar IRB policies?  If I use my office computer to help with data analysis and contribute as second or third or fourth author, does that make my university an IRB player?   I think the policy will ultimately reflect good sense, but right now I grumble, grumble...Gary         Gerald L. (Gary) Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Psychology Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI 48710 989-964-4491 [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- To make changes to your subscription go to: http://acsun.frostburg.edu/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=tips&text_mode=0&lang=english