Protecting the rights, safety, and welfare of human subjects in research.
The IRB ensures that all human subjects research conducted by Chaminade faculty, staff, and students is ethically sound, grounded in informed consent, and compliant with federal regulations. As part of its commitment to ethical research, Chaminade maintains a Federalwide Assurance (FWA) with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services—affirming its responsibility to uphold the rights and welfare of all human subjects. Through careful review and oversight, the IRB supports a culture of academic excellence and responsible scholarship.
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$1.25 million grant for early intervention education
Chaminade University has been awarded a five-year, $1.25 million federal grant aimed at bolstering Hawai‘i’s early intervention workforce so that infants and toddlers with developmental…
Chaminade Awarded $2.3M to Bolster Behavioral Health Workforce
The funds will help Chaminade expand the state’s behavioral health workforce.
Sparking Sustainability Innovation in Students
The ’Inana Innovators Program was recently selected to receive a $300,000 non-competitive increase in its federal grant.
Chaminade Partners on Cutting-edge AI Research
The work seeks to leverage artificial intelligence to advance health equity and research diversity in Hawai’i and the Pacific.