Graduate Studies & Research
Institutional Review Board
The Lebanese American University (LAU) Institutional Review Board (IRB) is responsible for the review and approval of research projects involving human subjects conducted at LAU and the LAU Medical Center–Rizk Hospital (LAUMC–RH) or by its faculty, students and staff at outside locations. The primary objective of the IRB is to ensure that the proposed research conducted under its auspices encompasses the ethical principles of the Belmont Report and the protections provided by the regulations and guidelines governing research.
News and Announcements
Important Notice: NIH stopped providing the training pertaining to Human Participant Protection. Please check the Education and Training link for Important information and details on access to the new training under CITI Program
Quick guide for researchers.
As a researcher, you are likely interested in submitting a protocol to our office for review. The best place to start is by:
- Reviewing our Submission Requirement presentation, checklists and processes provided. It is important to check which category your study falls under as this will guide you as to which application you need to complete
- Finding the right application to be completed under Application, Forms and Supporting documents.
- Obtaining your Human Subject Protection training
- Refer also to the Investigator’s Manual - Policies and Procedures for guidance.
You can also find on our website the upcoming LAU IRB Full board meeting dates, if your protocol requires a Full Board review. The website will also help you plan ahead and give you guidance on the time it takes for a protocol to be reviewed and approved by the LAU IRB.
Contact Us
Christine Chalhoub, BScH, CRA, CCRP, CIM
Director, IRB Office
Email: christine.chalhoub@lau.edu.lb
Ext. 2340
Karmen Baroudy, M.Sc.
IRB Administrator
Email: karmen.baroudy@lau.edu.lb
Ext. 2546
IRB Office, 2nd floor Dorms A, room 704, Byblos Campus