IRB Advisor – February 1, 2014
February 1, 2014
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HIPAA and informed consent forms get the comic book treatment
In their search for ways to improve informed consent, IRBs and the research community have used illustrations, different sizes and styles of fonts, simple language, videos, interactive displays, and other innovative methods. -
IRB's core training gives new staff autonomy
IRB staff professionals need a greater breadth of knowledge and training now than they might have a decade ago, which is why one HRPP recently created a more comprehensive educational program that also offers greater autonomy to staff. -
IRB improves workflow, eliminates hard stops
When an IRB redesigns its electronic submission system, it's the right time to consider redesigning the IRB's workflow as well, some experts say. -
Research Standards manual updated
The Office for Human Research Protections' 2014 Edition of International Compilation of Human Research Standards is available with hundreds of updates and three additional nations, including Cameroon, Mozambique, and Zambia. -
Tool helps demystify central IRB process
The Office of Human Research Protections (OHRP) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) encourage the use of the central IRB model to increase the efficiency and quality of multisite trials. -
Microbiome research poses ethical issues
Just as companies are offering whole genome sequencing to individuals, companies are offering to sequence their microbiomes and determine how they compare to others.