Due to different social norms and regulations in other countries, the IRB may require that researchers provide additional information in responding to some of the IRB guidelines and policies.
Moreover, researchers must follow the rules and regulations of the country in which they are planning to conduct the study. These situations are handled on a case-by-case basis by the IRB in consultation with researchers knowledgeable about research with non-U.S. populations. Researchers should provide relevant cultural information to the IRB about the participants to be studied.
Sharon N. Obasi, Ph.D., Director of Research Integrity
308-865-8225
obasis2@unk.edu
Dr. Joan Blauwkamp, IRB Chair
blauwkampj@unk.edu
Dr. Chris Waples, IRB Vice Chair
waplescj@unk.edu
Sakiko Machida, IRB Coordinator
308-865-8496
machidas@unk.edu