The Institutional Review Board is responsible for reviewing research involving human subjects and enforcing the requirement of informed consent to assure that the rights and welfare of subjects who participate in research conducted by WSU faculty, staff and students are protected and that the University is in compliance with federal requirements (Title 45 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 46). The IRB website includes IRB applications and guides, consent form templates, WSU Title IX exception documents, IRB resources and links, FAQ, and other information.