Mission
The IRB is dedicated to safeguarding the dignity, rights, safety, and welfare of all actual or potential research participants in every study conducted under BAU’s auspices.
Vision
To adopt modern, ethical, and evidence-based approaches to research oversight. By upholding international ethical standards, the IRB aims to enhance the quality of scientific research, advance BAU’s academic mission, address societal needs, and respond to the evolving demands of the labor market.
Strategic Objectives
Safeguard the rights, safety, and overall well-being of research participants
Ensure the ethical integrity and scientific validity of all proposed research protocols
Strike an appropriate balance between fostering scientific innovation and maintaining rigorous accountability
Provide enhanced protections for vulnerable populations in research activities
Enhance and sustain BAU’s local and international reputation and credibility
Core Pillars & Values
Independence & Integrity
All decisions are objective, evidence-based, and free from bias
Transparency & Accountability
Decision-making processes maintain clear lines of responsibility
Constructive & Timely Feedback
Formal feedback is provided to investigators within clear, reasonable timeframes
Collaborative Support
We partner with researchers to facilitate ethically sound and scientifically robust studies