IRB Advisor – May 1, 2013
May 1, 2013
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AAHRPP: Human protections programs have made great strides
Bioethics, genetic research also addressed at annual conference -
SWAT! project provides support to investigators
IRBs searching for highly effective ways to improve protocol submissions and enhance education and training efforts might check out the SWAT! program at Washington University in St. Louis. -
No-tech solution to compliance wins award
In the age of smart phones, iPads, electronic checklists, text message reminders, and other tools, it would be easy to forget that sometimes the best solution is the simplest: no-tech. At least thats what one research and human subjects protection expert discovered when trying to find a way to improve IRB meeting and review quality. -
IRB placemats give quick look at federal rules
IRB cheat sheet placemats provide IRB members with clear regulatory information for reference during IRB review meetings. -
Do IRB meetings follow the Common Rule?
Too often, IRBs spend precious meeting time debating the merits of a studys scientific and other subjective fine points, overlooking issues that have a greater impact on human subject safety, experts say. -
Handling incidental findings in genomic research
An issue that can frequently arise in the area of genomic research is what to do with incidental findings (IFs) discoveries concerning a research subject that are beyond the scope of the study, but could have potential health importance for the subject.