What is the primary function of the Institutional Review Board (IRB)?

A) To review the research of institutional staff to determine if it is scientifically sound.
B) To make suggestions to principal investigators on how to improve study methods and
design.
C) To assist institutional staff in locating sources for grant support and grant writing.
D) To ensure the protection of human research participants in institutional research.


D

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