(blue star) Welcome to the BSPH IRB Office

  • The mission of the IRB Office is to ensure the protection of the safety, rights, and welfare of all human participants in research studies conducted by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (BSPH) faculty, staff, and students in the U.S. and in countries around the world.

  • The Institutional Review Board (IRB) oversees two IRBs registered with the U.S. Office of Human Research Protections, IRB X and IRB FC, which meet weekly to review human subjects research applications for Bloomberg School faculty and students.

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(blue star) About the BSPH IRB

The major functions of the BSPH IRB are as follows:

  • Review all human subjects research and other related activities carried on by faculty, students, and employees of the School in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations and JHU policies.

  • Identify, discuss, and resolve ethical issues associated with safeguarding the rights and welfare of human subjects participating in research activities.

  • Develop policies and procedures to carry out the above responsibility.

  • Inform faculty, students, and staff of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health concerning the policies and procedures relating to their responsibility as researchers.

  • IRB Office staff are available to assist faculty and students with operational and regulatory issues, and to help address concerns associated with individual research submissions.

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Joan Pettit, JD, MA

Executive Director, IRB Office

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Joan Pettit, JD, MA

Executive Director, IRB Office

Regulatory Advisor

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(blue star) Latest updates

November 14, 2022

Please see the IRB's holiday meeting schedule:  

​Week of Nov. 21:  IRB X meets 11/22, IRB FC 11/23 meeting cancelled

Week of Dec. 26:  No IRB meetings

Week of Jan. 2:  IRB X 1/3 meeting cancelled, IRB FC meets 1/4​

Thank you, and have a safe and healthy holiday season!

(blue star) Where to find us

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The BSPH IRB Office is currently working remotely.

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(blue star) BSPH.irboffice@jhu.edu

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