An updated version of the UAMS Human Research Protection Program plan is now available on the IRB’s website. Archived versions are also posted there.
Changes from the previous iteration are:
Added definition of “investigator” to distinguish from “principal investigator.”
Updated Organizational Official authorities and added that the Organizational Official may collaborate with other institutional leaders as may be appropriate.
Reordered the listing of some HRPP components.
Added language to clarify the IRB retains final authority to determine whether human subjects are adequately protected i the event of an investigator’s competing interest in research.
Changed “Technical assistance” to “Coordinating and assisting with” in Translational Research Institute description.
Updated name of WPRCI Clinical Trials office and added mention of sponsor requirements.
Added language about ancillary committees
Clarified that preparing an AAHRPP application can be counted as a QA/QI activity.
Updated IRB’s physical location.
Updated name of VCRI and added the IRB chair as a contact for questions or concerns about the HRPP.