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IRB Composition

IRB IRB Composition

  • The Severance IRB is composed of eight Panel-IRBs along with the Conflict of Interest Committee(COIC).
  • Each Panel-IRB has the function and authority to conduct independent reviews. The IRB is divided into Panel 1, Panel 2, Panel 3, Panel 4, Panel 5(medical device), Panel 6 and Panel 7(medical device), Panel 8. Each Panel-IRB is consisted of more than 11 members including a chairperson, scientist member, non-scientist member, and at least one non-Severance member who is not affiliated with the hospital in order to fulfill the requirements stated in the ICH/GCP Guidelines, Bioethics and Safety Act, and KGCP.
  • There are also Radiation Safety Specialists and Biosafety Specialists who provide consultations for relevant research.