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Recruiting students for research at universities and colleges is no longer as simple as having professors offer extra credit in exchange for participation. It has become an area that has created controversy within institutions and IRBs.
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The Stanford (CA) University protocol application form includes a section that examines potential conflict of interest through seven questions.
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With the first non-Veterans Affairs (VA)-affiliated IRBs now achieving accreditation, IRB coordinators may have their clearest look so far at how the process has worked and what might be gained from jumping into the accreditation waters.
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Most IRBs long have provided education and training to IRB members; but in recent years, IRB members education has become a top priority for some boards.
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Question: Is informed consent needed for retrospective data research? Under what circumstances can informed consent be waived?
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With nearly two-thirds of biomedical research funded by industry, it is perhaps not surprising that there are financial conflicts of interest between companies, investigators, and universities.
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A handbook for IRB members sets forth the policies of the IRB, and serves as a reference and working guide for members as they review protocols and carry on their work.
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Preparing for an accreditation site visit is difficult enough, but the hard work doesnt end after an IRB receives a letter announcing that it has been fully accredited, according to the first IRBs to receive full accreditation from the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs Inc. (AAHRPP) of Washington, DC.
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As the scrutiny and duties of IRBs steadily increase, demanding ever more time from IRB members, it has become clear to some research universities and hospitals that there should be a change in whether and how IRB members are compensated for their time.
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In this issue of IRB Advisor, we are starting a new column designed to answer reader questions. If you have questions regarding IRB responsibilities, federal regulations, adverse event reporting, day- to-day functions, anything related to clarifying the duties and responsibilities of your IRB, wed like to know.