Episode 10: What is Human Subjects Research in Law?

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In this second episode in the Proof Over Precedent series on demystifying the institutional review board process in law, host Jim Greiner speaks again with IRB expert Shannon Sewards, this time to define human subjects research and differentiate it from medical research. The pair delve into:

  • The nuances of human subjects research in legal studies
  • Interpretive challenges within IRB regulations
  • Balancing ethical considerations with regulatory requirements
  • Exploring private information in research

Read the corresponding blog post.

Speakers:

  • Shannon Sewards, Director of the Human Research Protection Program, Dartmouth Health; former Director, Harvard University Area IRB
  • Jim Greiner, Honorable S. William Green Professor of Public Law at Harvard Law School; Faculty Director of the Access to Justice Lab at Harvard Law School

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