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These documents are the Standard Operating Procedures for the research involving human participants process at SFU. They are based on the CAREB/N2 SOPs - used across Canada to better harmonize processes and thereby facilitate multi-institutional studies. These documents are the official procedures of Policy R20.01

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Authority and Purpose

R20.01 SOP 101.004

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Research Requiring REB Review

R20.01 SOP 102.004

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Training and Education

R20.01 SOP 103.004

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Management of Research Ethics Staff

R20.01 SOP 104.004

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Conflicts of Interest - REB Members and Research Ethics Staff

R20.01 SOP 105A.004

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Conflicts of Interest - Researcher

R20.01 SOP 105B.004 

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Conflicts of Interest - University

R20.01 SOP 105C.004

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Signatory Authority

R20.01_SOP 106.004

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Use and Disclosure of Personal Information

R20.01 SOP 107.004

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Standard Operating Procedures Maintenance by Network of Networks and CAREB

R20.01 SOP 108.004

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Composition of the REB

R20.01 SOP 201.004

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Management of REB Membership

R20.01 SOP 202.004 

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Duties of REB Members

R20.01 SOP 203.004

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Research Ethics Staff Serving as REB Members

R20.01 SOP 204.004

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REB Submission Requirements and Administrative Review

R20.01 SOP 301.004

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REB Meeting Administration

R20.01 SOP 302.004 

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Document Management

R20.01 SOP 303.004 

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Delegated Review

R20.01 SOP 401.00 

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REB Review Decisions

R20.01 SOP 402.004 

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Initial Review - Criteria for REB Approval

R20.01 SOP 403.004 

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Ongoing REB Review Activities

R20.01 SOP 404.004 

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Continuing Review

R20.01 SOP 405.004 

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Research Completion

R20.01 SOP 406.004 

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Suspension or Termination of REB Approval

R20.01 407.004

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Course-based Review

R20.01 SOP 408.001

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REB Review During Publicly Declared Emergencies

R20.01 SOP 501.004

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Communication - Researcher

R20.01 SOP 601.004

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Communication - Participants

R20.01 SOP 602.004

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Informed Consent Form Requirements and Documentation

R20.01 SOP 701.004

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Researcher Qualifications and Responsibilities

R20.01 SOP 801.004

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Quality Assurance Inspections

R20.01 SOP 901.001

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External Inspections or Audits

R20.01 SOP 902.004

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Non-Compliance

R20.01 SOP 903.004

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Last updated: May 19, 2024