Glossary
Co-Principal Investigator
designated by the PI and approved by the IRB to assist with local PI responsibilities (e.g., report unanticipated problems, authorize modifications or progress reports).
Principal Investigator
individual with primary responsibility for the design and conduct of a project approved under the authority of the IRB or IACUC. Includes the intellectual conduct of the project, fiscal accountability, administrative aspects, and the project's adherence to relevant policies and regulations.