UAMS’ reach extends across the state and beyond – and that reach includes our research endeavors as well. The Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP), as it reviews our application for reaccreditation, will look at (among many other items) how UAMS engages with our research participants (current or prospective) and our […]
Reporting Events and Deviations at Continuing Review
We know that, per IRB Policy 10.2, certain events need to be reported to the IRB right away. But how about all those other little incidents that don’t require immediate reporting, but instead are sent in with the study’s continuing review form? What does the IRB need to know about those? We have a handy-dandy […]
Upcoming Research Education Opportunities Galore
It’s fall, and the schedule of research education classes is filling up faster than the leaves are falling off the trees! Join the following classes to network with your research colleagues, become better informed in your field, and earn CRS credit: Upcoming Live Classes Research Education – Developing a Research Protocol. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 12 […]
Typos in consent forms — do they need fixing?
It’s tempting to review written consent forms closely and note all the little typos and grammar errors that could use correction. However, keep in mind that, when reviewing informed consent in research, the IRB’s role is to assure that informed consent will be appropriately sought and, if written consent is required, documented using an approved consent […]
AAHRPP reaccreditation — an update, and where to find the HRPP plan (please read it!)
The first big hurdle on the road to reaccreditation by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) is behind us – our application has been submitted. There will be several other steps in the months ahead, one of which will be an AAHRPP visit to our site. During that visit, we […]
New blog quiz for CRS credit now available
The next blog quiz that will allow you to earn 0.5 CRS elective credit hours is now available! To access it, please go to learnondemand.org and click “login” at upper right to get started. Once you get to the page where various activities are listed, put “IRB” in the search box to find the newest quiz. […]
A few more tips for students and their faculty advisors (and everybody else too!)
As you draft the projects you’re planning to submit to the IRB this semester, here are a few things to keep in mind that may help speed approval of your submission: Please pay special attention to your description of how the study data will be stored and who will have access to it. Make sure your description is […]
The treasure trove known as the IRB Forum
It’s free, it’s full of good information, and some of our IRB members have been asking about it – it’s the IRB Forum. The IRB Forum is an online resource allowing exchange of ideas regarding human subject research, regulations, and protection. As described on its website, the Forum “promotes the discussion of ethical, regulatory and […]
Students, advisors — Get familiar with the exempt categories of research
We’ve noticed that a lot of student research projects involve surveys, interviews, and/or focus groups. (Actually, a lot of faculty projects involve the same activities, but a wave of these kinds of student projects has arrived at the IRB in recent weeks.) Many of these proposals include full-blown draft consent forms that subjects are expected […]
Note to grad students and their advisors — the Human Subject Research Determination form can be your best friend this semester.
‘Tis the time of year when student research ramps back up again. Grad students gearing up to begin their final projects are stressed enough as it is, and we’ve noticed that the prospect of dealing with the IRB stresses them out even further. This blog entry is the first of a handful of hints we’ll […]