Pediatric Institutional Review Board (IRB)

Welcome to the Children's Mercy Hospital Office for Research Integrity web page. We hope you find the information provided helpful. If you have any questions or wish to speak with someone, please don't hesitate to call 816-234-3879. Most of the information you need to know to get started and the required forms are available right here on this website.  A good place to start are the Information for Investigators and the Frequently Asked Questions.

CMH has a Federalwide Assurance (FWA)  with the Department of Health and Human Services, in which we assure Federal officials that any research project, whether it is chart review or administration of investigational drugs, is conducted in accordance with Federal regulations. Our Office for Research Integrity is here to help you navigate through the process.

When you are ready to develop your research project, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to meet with you as the idea unfolds and assist you in any way we can.