MaineHealth’s Institutional Review Board is a standing committee responsible for protecting the rights and welfare of people who are subjects in research activities. MaineHealth‘s Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) and policies sets forth the IRB’s basic operational procedures.

In accordance with federal regulations 45 CFR 46 and 21 CFR 50 and 56, the IRB has the authority to approve, require modifications to, disapprove, terminate or suspend research at participating organizations. The purpose of the IRB is to assure, both in advance and by periodic review that appropriate steps are taken to protect the rights and welfare of humans participating as subjects in research.

Institutional Review Board Fee Schedule

Institutional Review Board Meeting Dates

All research projects involving human subjects, regardless of the source of funding, require review and approval by an IRB prior to implementation.

Research Investigators

UPDATED hIRB (HERBIE) TRAINING SCHEDULE

As of January 5, 2026, please contact Sarah Boisvert to request a hIRB (Herbie) training.

In the request, consider sharing if you have:

• Attended a previous hIRB training
• Accessed hIRB previously at MaineHealth or another institution
• Specific study/project/research determination questions (e.g., external collaborators, PHI, DUA, etc)
• Days/Times that work best
• Other colleagues who would benefit from attending the training with you

FOR MAINEHEALTH EMPLOYEES ONLY — Access hIRB (Herbie) via SharePoint or directly at: HuronIRB

Questions? hrppIRB@mainehealth.org