The IRB has updated the Tissue Banking Consent Language Template. The new version can be found on the IRB website.
This new template should be used by all investigators when writing consent documents that involve the collection of tissues for storage in a tissue repository, whether the repository is housed at the University of Utah or at an outside entity.
Please note that all tissue banking language used from the old template is still compliant with this new template and no changes need to be made at continuing review. However, an investigator can choose to follow the new format and an amendment would need to be submitted to revise the consent document.
The IRB has also created an online resource for investigators who are conducting studies that involve tissue collection, use, and repositories. The online resource has been posted on the our website and can be found on this page.
This resource provides information on the following topics:
Tissue Collection and Use
- Review Process for Tissue Collection and Use
- Consent and Authorization for Tissue Collection and Use
- Samples Collected for Non-Research Purposes(Pathology Samples)
- Autopsy Samples
- Publicly Available Tissue Samples
- Sharing Samples with Other Institutions
- VA Policies for Tissue Collection and Use
Tissue Repositories
- Why Create or Use a Research Tissue Repository?
- Developing and Maintaining a Tissue Repository
- Review Process for Tissue Repositories
- Consent and Authorization for Tissue Repositories
- VA Policies for Tissue Repositories
- Using Samples from a Tissue Repository
Additional Resources and Guidance
- Genetic Research
- Human Tissue Transfer
- Tissue Banking Template Consent Language