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Committee on the Use of Human Subjects (CUHS) (Decision (Approved,…
Committee on the Use of Human Subjects (CUHS)
Composition of the CUHS
at least
5 members
with varying backgrounds
at least
1 member whose primary concerns are in scientific areas
at least
1 member who is not otherwise affiliated with the institution
doctoral-level graduate student may serve as a voting member of the CUHS for 2-yr term
at least
1 member whose primary concerns are in nonscientific areas
diversity of the members
race, gender, cultural backgrounds & sensitivity to such issues as community attitudes
ensure that the CUHS does not consist entirely of men or entirely of women
experience & expertise
professional competence
Use of Consultants (Outside Reviewers)
Exempt research
minimal risk
Expedited Review of Research
minimal risk
subcomm member
Quorum
a simple majority of the voting membership, including at least one member whose primary concern is in a non-scientific area
Opinions of absent members by mail, telephone, facsimile, or e-mail may be considered by the attending CUHS members but may not be counted as votes or to satisfy the quorum
Decision
Approved
Contingent approval
: The protocol and/or consent form require minor revisions
Deferred
: Substantive issues regarding the protocol and/or consent form
Not approved
Approval pro tempore
- to satisfy sponsoring agency requirements or to allow investigators to have access to funding to begin aspects of the project that do not involve human subjects
Duration ~ 6 wks