Glossary of Terms

Glossary of Human Subjects and IRB Related Terms

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There are currently 3 names in this directory beginning with the letter N.
Non-affiliated member
an IRB member who is not, and whose immediate family members are not, affiliated with George Mason University appointment on the IRB.

Non-Committee Review
Any of the following: Determination of whether an activity is Human Research. Determination of whether Human Research is exempt from regulation. Reviews of non-exempt research using the expedited procedure. Determinations of which subjects can continue in expired research.

Non-Compliance
Failure to follow the regulations, or the requirements or determinations of the IRB. In the case of research funded or conducted by the Department of Defense (DOD), Non-Compliance includes failure to comply with the Department of Defense directives regarding protection of Human Subjects. In the case of research funded or conducted by the Department of the Navy (DOD), Non-Compliance includes failure to comply with the Department of the Navy instructions regarding protection of Human Subjects.
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