March 12th, 2020 The University of Utah IRB is heeding current guidelines from University leaders in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. This email is to provide the research community with information regarding the review and conduct of human subject research during this time. The University of Utah IRB will be fully operational. There will be […]
Read MoreFebruary 24th, 2020 The ERICA online system was updated over the weekend. New features include: The “Jump To” menu has been moved to a left side floating menu, and will now only show pages that are considered “in-path”, or pages you need to complete for your particular application. Navigation buttons have been relocated. “Hide/Show Errors” […]
Read MoreFebruary 12th, 2020 The University of Utah IRB continually strives to provide information and training to the research community. Additionally, we regularly review our guidance documents to make updates as necessary. This e-mail is intended to give a summary of updates that were made and posted during September-December of 2019. It is also our hope […]
Read MoreFebruary 7th, 2020 Effective August 26, 2019, the University of Utah has issued a rule regarding the use of biospecimens. Rule 7-002A defines what constitutes a biospecimen and what qualifies as University research. University Researchers and administrative units engaged in the collection of biospecimens and associated data should make reasonable efforts to collect information regarding each biospecimen, including details […]
Read MoreFebruary 3rd, 2020 The IRB website has been converted to the latest University of Utah template! New features include a floating menu bar (click “Menu” in the top corner to access) and enhanced search capabilities. If you have questions, please Contact Us.
Read MoreNew Video Available: Budgeting for Single IRB Review Fees This video guides you through some of the nuances of single IRB review fees and when you may need to think about these issues prior to initiating a grant or review with the IRB. Learn more about budgeting for SIRB review here. If you have questions, please Contact […]
Read MoreJanuary 18th, 2019 * Also known as the Final Rule or the 2018 Common Rule. Which studies does this apply to? Studies that are subject to the rules and regulations of one of the Common Rule Agencies**; AND Studies approved by the IRB on or after January 21, 2019. ** Note that the FDA is not a […]
Read MoreNovember 11th, 2019 The IRB and the Office of Research Participant Advocacy are excited to announce that our new short form Translation Library is now available! The new library includes short forms and parental permission documents translated into 29 languages, audio recordings of the short form in 12 languages, and video recordings in American Sign […]
Read MoreAugust 26th, 2019 Please join us in congratulating Emma Tkachuck and April Edwards in their recent promotions to the Administrator team. We would also like to welcome our two new Coordinators, Muriel McGregor and Anthon Wood. For more information about the IRB staff, please see the Contact Us page.
Read MoreJuly 1st, 2019 The Research Education Department’s new website is now active https://education.research.utah.edu/. Several free continuing education and training opportunities are available there that are designed to support, develop and maintain a standardized body of knowledge and best practice methodology for all research personnel at the University of Utah. The curriculum includes traditional classes and lectures, interactive workshops, online […]
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