The IRRB is established and functions as per the criteria stated in the Saudi Arabian Implementing Guidelines of law of ethics on living creatures.

IRRB works at the institutional level to investigate the research ethics at the institution and reports to the research center.

Works under the directive of the research center and the research committee.

Look into the ethical aspects of the research proposed and conducted at the institution.

Monitor the conduct of research, completion and reporting of the approved research projects.

Participate in the research misconduct ad-hoc committee.

Receive and act appropriately upon the reported Serious Adverse Events [SAEs].

Receive alleged research misconduct complaints.

Conduct hearing of research misconduct to issue appropriate remedial measures.