Public Health Emergency Research Review Board (PHERRB)
The PHERRB was established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), under the auspices of NIH, as a specialized central IRB to provide review of Public Health Emergency Research (PHER) conducted or supported by any U.S. Executive Branch Agency or Department.
The PHERRB was established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), under the auspices of NIH, as a specialized central IRB to provide review of Public Health Emergency Research (PHER) conducted or supported by any U.S. Executive Branch Agency or Department.
The PHERRB provides IRB review for public health emergency research protocols that are:
- Conducted, supported, or regulated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
- Subject to 45 CFR 46 and, where applicable, 21 CFR 50 and 56
- Multi-site studies or those needing multiple IRB reviews
The NIH Intramural IRB serves as the PHERRB, offering efficient, expert IRB reviews for public health emergency research protocols. This process eliminates the need for multiple IRB approvals, saving time and resources. It is managed by the Office of IRB Operations (IRBO) within OHSRP.
For more information contact the PHERRB:
- Email: irb@od.nih.gov or pherrb@mail.nih.gov
- Phone: 301-402-3713