investigator A has biological specimens that are coded and linked to identifiers of the source individuals. Investigator A provi

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investigator A has biological specimens that are coded and linked to identifiers of the source individuals. Investigator A provi

des the specimens to Investigator B but does not provide the individual identifiers. Investigator B agrees not to re-identify the source individuals. Is Investigator B’s research using the biospecimens human subjects research according to the definition of human subjects research in the federal regulations?

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krek1111 [17] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-05T04:21:28+03:00

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Answer: No, because investigator B cannot readily be sure about the identity of the source individual and investigator B has agreed not to try re-identification.