The IRB Chair leads convened board discussions, signs off on certain expedited approvals, and represents the IRB in interactions with investigators and sponsors. A Vice Chair typically backs up the Chair when conflicts of interest or availability require it.
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Glossary Term
IRB Chair
Governance
Also known as: IRB chairperson, chair of the IRB, board chair
The voting IRB member who presides over convened meetings and is often delegated authority to perform expedited review.
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