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, LAU Medical Center–Rizk Hospital (LAUMC–RH) and the LAU Medical Center-Saint John’s Hospital (LAUMC-SJH) 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: Due to the critical nature of disaster management, we are implementing an accelerated review and processing timeline for all related studies. This expedited approach ensures that research and insights necessary for effective disaster response and preparedness can be quickly acted upon. Our team will prioritize these studies to support timely decision-making and resource allocation during emergencies. We appreciate your cooperation and commitment to enhancing disaster resilience through swift action.
We strongly recommend adopting online methods for participant recruitment and interaction in all new studies and for old studies where applicable and possible.
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:
- Submission Requirements
- Application, Forms and Supporting documents.
- Investigator’s Manual - Policies and Procedures for guidance. Updated
- 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
Joseph Stephan, PhD
Director of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Research Ethical Compliance
Email: joseph.stephan@lau.edu.lb
Karmen Baroudy, M.Sc., CIM
IRB Lead Program Manager
Email: karmen.baroudy@lau.edu.lb
Ext. 2546
IRB Office, 2nd floor Dorms A, room 704, Byblos Campus