IRB stuff can be painful, but in my experience submitting these through the process is a lot less problematic than it was described in the article. An experienc

IRB stuff can be painful, but in my experience submitting these through the process is a lot less problematic than it was described in the article. An experienced PI knows how to navigate these issues. Practically, there are two issues with which the IRB is concerned. 1) Protection of particpants 2) Protection of the Institution from litigation by participants. Realizing the second oft unspoken goal can help you manage the IRB process