Biomedical and Health Sciences (BIRB)

The Biomedical and Health Institutional Review Board (BIRB) is one of two IRB committees at Michigan State University. Applications reviewed by the BIRB generally encompass medical, biological, and health related research and may be medically invasive. The BIRB is registered to review projects regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Colleges Assigned to BIRB

The BIRB reviews applications based primarily on the Responsible Principal Investigator's College affiliation and whether medical expertise is needed for review. The majority of BIRB applications come from the following MSU Colleges:

  • Engineering
  • Human Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Osteopathic Medicine
  • Veterinary Medicine

Applications from investigators affiliated with other Colleges may also be reviewed by the BIRB if BIRB expertise is needed.

Meeting Schedule

The BIRB meets the second and fourth Monday of every month. Check the event calendar for meeting dates. 

Committee Members

BIRB committee members include individuals who are affiliated and not affiliated with MSU.

BIRB Chair
Paul Quinlan, DO, MS, BIRB Chairperson

BIRB Administrator
Kim Hess, CIP, IRB Administrator III

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