An Institutional Review Board (IRB) is a committee established to review and oversee research involving human subjects to ensure ethical standards are upheld. The primary purpose of an IRB is to protect the rights, welfare, and well-being of participants involved in research studies. Key functions of an IRB include: 1. **Ethical Review:** Assessing research proposals to ensure ethical standards are met, including considerations of informed consent, risk vs. benefit analysis, privacy, and confidentiality.
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