1. 1. 45 CFR 46.103(a): Department or agency head means the President of George Mason University or any other official to whom the president has delegated authority.
2. 2. 45 CFR 46.103(b): Institution means George Mason University.
3. 3. 45 CFR 46.103 and 45 CFR 46.120-124: These sections are not followed as they are requirements of federal departments and agencies funding research and not applicable to George Mason University.

George Mason University will conduct research involving human subjects only if the research has been approved by and will be subject to continuing review by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) designated by George Mason University and operating in accordance with 45 CFR Part 46 with the following exceptions:

Statutory Authority

§ 23.1-1301 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 28, Issue 9, eff. January 2, 2012.