IRB Advisor – November 1, 2014
November 1, 2014
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Consistency is latest buzzword in IRB reviews
Protocol review consistency is a hot topic as IRBs, research organizations, and investigators struggle with balancing quality and efficiency in the review process. -
Pre-IRB review process involves various science, legal experts
Small IRBs often have a resource dilemma: How do you help the IRB improve consistency and quality of reviews when staffing is limited? -
IRB workload sharing strategy reduces board member fatigue
Research institutions sometimes struggle with retaining experienced IRB members as the workload can be significant and there are so many competing duties and projects for these scientists, professors, bioethicists, and other professionals. -
Success with IRB staffing begins with interview process
The 21st century IRB office is run by professional-level staff more than in previous years. While 30 years ago an IRB could rely on a long-time employee who had experience without credentials, this model is becoming rare. -
Experts share strategies for COI management
The 2011 changes to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Public Health Service (PHS) regulations for reporting investigator conflicts of interest may still be causing confusion for researchers and IRBs.