Access the Fraser Health Research Ethics Board membership list and meeting schedule.
Where can I find the Fraser Health Research Ethics Board membership list?
The Fraser Health Research Ethics Board membership reflects a variety of medical specialities as well as having legal, medical ethics and lay representation. The membership meets TCPS 2, Health Canada and United States government requirements.
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What are the deadlines for submission and meeting dates for the Research Ethics Board?
Below are the upcoming deadlines for submission and meeting dates for 2024.
Deadlines for submission |
2024 Meeting Dates |
December 20, 2023 |
January 10, 2024 |
January 24, 2024 |
February 14, 2024 |
February 21, 2024 |
March 13, 2024 |
March 20, 2024 |
April 10, 2024 |
April 17, 2024 |
May 8, 2024 |
May 22, 2024 |
June 12, 2024 |
June 19, 2024 |
July 10, 2024* |
Not applicable |
No FHREB meeting in August |
August 21, 2024 |
September 11, 2024 |
September 18, 2024 |
October 9, 2024 |
October 23, 2024 |
November 13, 2024 |
November 20, 2024 |
December 11, 2024 |
* July meeting may be adjusted to meet the vacation schedules of REB members
How do I get a Research Ethics Board Attestation Form?
Health Canada does not require a separate signed Research Ethics Board Attestation Form if Research Ethics Board Certificates of Approval include the information stipulated by Health Canada for clinical trials.
- Certificates of approval include the following attestations which meet Health Canada regulatory requirements for clinical trials.
- Membership of the Fraser Health Research Ethics Board complies with the membership requirements for research ethics boards as defined in Division 5 of the Food and Drug Regulations and the Tri-Council Policy Statement. • Board carries out its functions in a manner consistent with good clinical practices.
- Board has reviewed and approved the clinical trial protocol and the informed consent form for the trial which is to be conducted by a qualified investigator named at the specified clinical trial site.
- Fraser Health Research Ethics Board Attestation Standard Operating Procedure may be sent to sponsors who require this information.
How do I get a federal-wide assurance number for U.S. studies?
Under the United States Department of Health and Human Services Code of Federal Regulations 45: Part 46 A Protection of Human Subjects Section (refer to 46.103), every institution engaged in human subjects research supported or conducted by any United States Federal Department or Agency must have assurance of compliance approved by the United States Office for Human Research Protections. The Assurance formalizes the institution's commitment to protect human subjects.
The Fraser Health Research Ethics Board membership list includes the attestation information required for the Federalwide Assurance (FWA). Office for Human Research Protections Database Federalwide Assurance and the Institutional Review Board assurance:
Registration Number: IORG: IORG0004093
FWA: FWA00008668
Last Update: September 16, 2024| Expires: September 16, 2029
IRB: IRB00004855
Last Update: September 18, 2024| Expires: September 18, 2027
Fraser Health Research Ethics Board annual report
Fraser Health Research Ethics Board standard operating procedures
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Standard operating procedure
102 - Activities requiring Research and Ethics Board review
104 - Management of Research Ethics Board office personnel
107 - Use and disclosure of personal information
108 - Standard operating procedures maintenance
201 - Composition of the Research Ethics Board
202 - Management of Research Ethics Board membership
203 - Duties of Research Ethics Board members
204 - Research Ethics Board office personnel serving as Research Ethics Board members
302 - Research Ethics Board meeting administration
402 - Research Ethics Board review decisions
403 - Initial review - criteria for Research Ethics Board approval
404 - Ongoing Research Ethics Board review activities
407 - Suspension or termination of Research Ethics Board approval
408 - Reconsideration and appeals
501 - Review during publicly declared emergencies
601 - Communication - researcher
602 - Communication with research participants
701 - Informed consent form requirements and documentation
801 - Researcher qualification and responsibilities
901 - Quality assurance inspections or audits