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. 2012 Sep 4;7(9):e44050. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0044050

Figure 2. “For which of the following research activities would your IRB typically require or recommend that the investigator apply for a Certificate?”.

Figure 2

*Survey respondents were instructed to “Assume in each case that identifiable data will be collected.”. Key: Biobanks: Studies that collect and store biospecimens and associated data for future research use. dbGaP: Research involving depositing data in centralized repositories for widespread sharing (e.g., placing data from genome-wide association studies into NIH's Database of Genotypes & Phenotypes (dbGaP). Genetics: Genetic research. Mental: Research on participants' psychological wellbeing or mental health. Sexual: Research on participants' sexual attitudes, preferences, or practices. Litigation: Research where the topic under study could be the subject of litigation (e.g., breast implants, environmental or occupational exposures). HIV/AIDS/STDS: Research on HIV, AIDS, or other STDs. Stigmatizing: Research involving information that might lead to social stigmatization or discrimination. Damaging: Research that gathers information that could be damaging to a participant's financial standing, employability, or reputation. Alcohol, drugs: Research on the use of alcohol, drugs, or other addictive products. Illegal: Research that collects information on illegal conduct.