ABSTRACT
The focus of this chapter is human subjects research. We define and discuss the role of the university Institutional Review Board (IRB) in reviewing, approving, and monitoring research involving human subjects, or human participants, to ensure that all research is conducted in accordance with federal, institutional, and ethical guidelines. We provide an overview of the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI training), including information for students about what to expect and a rationale for participating in the training. A brief synopsis of Rebecca Skloot’s book The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is included as a means of illustrating the far-reaching effects of unethical research methods, even when the researcher is well intentioned. The chapter concludes with a brief overview of types of art research projects requiring IRB approval and CITI training.
