Protecting Study Volunteers in Research 
This Powerpoint presentation titled “Protecting Study Volunteers in
Research” was developed by the University of Indianapolis IRB. The
purpose of the presentation is to provide faculty with a resource for instructing
students in the classroom about the IRB.
Ethics and Regulation of Human Subjects Research 
Dr. Cohen discusses The Belmont Report, Federal Regulations, cross-cultural
research, and other ethical and regulatory situations involved in human
subjects research.
Informed Consent, Parental Permission & Assent 
This presentation goes “beyond the consent form” to cover the
informed consent process, documenting consent, and waivers of documentation
and informed consent.
When is it Human Subjects Research? 
Dr. Cohen defines when a project is considered human subjects research and requires IRB review.
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