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<p>It is impossible for any IRB to claim an exhaustive range of methodological and disciplinary expertise within their membership. Without the right expertise, the quality of IRB review comes into question. But for a variety of reasons, IRBs may not be taking advantage of the option to use outside experts.</p>

IRBs May Need to Seek Outside Expertise; More Data Are Needed

It is impossible for any IRB to claim an exhaustive range of methodological and disciplinary expertise within their membership. Without the right expertise, the quality of IRB review comes into question. But for a variety of reasons, IRBs may not be taking advantage of the option to use outside experts.