IRB Advisor – November 1, 2010
November 1, 2010
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State furloughs roil IRBs, affecting productivity, morale, scheduling
As the lingering pain of the recession continues to hamper state budgets, the prospect of furloughs may easily be in many IRBs' futures. -
IRBs rethinking approachto sexual abuse studies
Some IRBs are beginning to change how they view the risks of asking sensitive questions of subjects in social-behavioral research studies. -
Tips on reviewing sexual abuse studies
There are many biomedical and socio-behavioral studies that include questions about childhood sexual abuse since this is a major risk factor for a variety of illnesses. -
IRB boosts participation with 'Celebrity Jeopardy'
The drive to improve participation in cancer clinical trials has led one cancer center to try a novel approach, using humor and a game show format to educate people about participation in research. -
Stroke trials pose ethical challenges
Acute stroke trials pose unique ethical challenges to researchers, and by extension to IRBs. Stroke interventions are extremely time-sensitive, meaning that decisions about treatment and research participation often must be made quickly. -
Making the case for a new electronic system
Academic research institutions continue to cope with challenging economic times, looking for ways to cut costs and improve efficiencies. IRB directors can make a good case that one of the best ways to do both is to move to an electronic data and IRB review system.