UW Research

Glossary of Terms and Acronyms

IRB of record

The IRB of record is an IRB that assumes IRB responsibilities for another institution or independent investigator for a specific study, group of studies, or for…

IRS

Internal Revenue Service

ISB

Institute for Systems Biology

ISCRM

Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine (UW Institute)

ITAR

International Traffic in Arms Regulations

ITHS

Institute for Translational Health Sciences

justice

An ethical principle discussed in the Belmont Report requiring fairness in the distribution of research burdens and benefits; often expressed in terms of treating persons of…

JV

Journal Voucher

L&I

Department of Labor and Industries (WA State)

LAR

Legally authorized representative