Tetanus is a serious infection caused by bacteria getting into the body through a wound, such as a cut, bite or burn. Tetanus is caused by Clostridium tetani bacterium, which is found in soil, dust and animal and human waste faeces.
You are here. What is the Institutional Review Board (IRB)? The Institutional Review Board (IRB) is an administrative body established to protect the rights and welfare of human research subjects recruited to participate in research activities conducted under the auspices of the institution with which it is affiliated.
The regulations provide a list of research categories that may be reviewed in this manner. An expedited review is carried out by the IRB chair, or by their designee(s) from the board membership. Research activity cannot be disapproved by expedited review.