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IRB Information Overview

Brigham Young University IRB consists of one committee which reviews mainly social, behavioral and educational research. The IRB does NOT review studies under the jurisdiction of the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Committee members have various areas of expertise to provide adequate review of research activities commonly conducted at Brigham Young University. The members include scientists, non-scientists, and individuals not affiliated with the University. The unaffiliated member represents the perspective of research subjects when reviewing submissions before the IRB.

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Committee Meeting Schedule

After submission, the IRB will determine the appropriate level of review. Complete applications eligible for exempt or expedited review are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Studies requiring full board review must be submitted by the 10th of the month prior to the scheduled meeting. The IRB meets on the first Thursday of each month, with occasional exceptions.

To avoid delays, please plan ahead and submit a complete application well before the deadline to allow adequate time for review.

Deadline to Submit ApplicationDate of IRB Meeting
February 10, 2026March 5, 2026
March 10, 2026April 2, 2026
April 10, 2026May 7, 2026
May 11, 2026June 4, 2026
June 10, 2026July 2, 2026
July 10, 2026August 6, 2026
August 10, 2026September 3, 2026
September 10, 2026October 1, 2026
October 12, 2026November 5, 2026
November 10, 2026December 3, 2026
December 10, 2026January 7, 2027
January 11, 2027February 4, 2027
February 10, 2027March 4, 2027

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Become an IRB Member

Serving on the BYU IRB is a meaningful way to support ethical research and contribute to the protection of human subjects across campus. IRB members help ensure that research meets federal and institutional standards while supporting academic inquiry.

Faculty interested in serving are encouraged to speak with their department chair. Nominations are reviewed by the dean and associate deans for research, and final approval is made by the Associate Vice Presidents Council.

We welcome faculty from diverse disciplines and value the insight and experience they bring to the review process.

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IRB Roster

Full Member

Name
Committee PositionDepartmentScientist
Dawson HedgesIRB ChairPSYCHYes
Robert HyldahlIRB Vice ChairESYes
Shayne AndersonMemberSFLYes
Renea BeckstrandMemberNURSYes
Robbie ChaneyMemberPHYes
Chad HancockMemberNDSFYes
Amanda HughesMemberCSYes
Ryan KellemsMemberCPSEYes
Wayne LarsenIRB AdministratorRAONo
Tricia MerkleyMemberPSYCHYes
Jeffrey PickerdMemberSOAYes
Michael RichardsonMemberTeDYes
Joel SelwayMemberPOLISCIYes
Jared WarrenMemberPSYCHYes

Alternate Members

NameCommittee PositionDepartmentScientist
Sandee AinaAssociate Director, HRPPRAONo
Bruce BaileyAlternate ESYes
Brad BundyAlternate CHEMEYes

Non- Voting

NameCommittee PositionDepartmentScientist
Erik DavisLegal CounselOGCNo

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