Guiding Principles
In compliance with the US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), VVC is committed to safeguarding the health and safety of VVC's students and staff who participate as subjects in research activities through its Institutional Review Board (IRB). The intent of the VVC IRB is to protect the rights of participants, including the right to informed consent and protection from undue risk as stated in federal regulations (45 CFR 46.103). The VVC IRB is authorized to approve, require modifications in, or disapprove all research activities involving its students and or workforce members.
Information for Researchers/Principal Investigators
Information for IRB Members
Contact
Elizabeth Balint
Associate Vice President/Chair, IRB
Email: Elizabeth.Balint@vvc.edu
Phone: (760) 245-4271 ext 2414