About the Toronto Rehab Research Ethics Board (REB)
The Toronto Rehab REB assesses the ethical implications of proposed research and assists researchers to maximize potential benefits and minimize potential harms related to individual projects using the attached Reviewer Checklist. All research involving Toronto Rehab patients and/or staff is submitted to the Toronto Rehab Research Ethics Board (REB) for review. Research may not commence before REB approval is granted; REB approval must be maintained for the length of the project by submitting new information as it arises and annual status reports for ethical review.
REB Membership
The REB membership includes scientists, ethicists, members of the lay public, the privacy officer, a lawyer, etc. The decision-making of the REB is independent of the researchers and independent of the institution. Members with a conflict of interest regarding a particular project do not take part in the approval decision.
The REB uses a proportionate approach to ethics review: the greater the risk, the greater the scrutiny of the ethical implications. Minimal risk studies may qualify for a delegated review process; studies of more than minimal risk will be reviewed by the full board at an REB meeting. The REB appreciates the researchers’ input on the risk level the REB has the final decision about risk level and related review process.
Contact Information
How to submit to the REB
Relevant Legislation, Guidelines and Institutional Policies
Consultations