2018 News Archive

Please welcome Rachel Snow as our newest IRB Coordinator.

In anticipation of the revisions to the Common Rule that go into effect on January 21, 2019, the IRB is excited to announce changes to the informed consent guidance we offer the research community.

Please welcome Lindsey Byrd as our newest IRB Administrator.

Please welcome Emma Tkachuck as our newest IRB Coordinator.

In order to clarify the exact role that the interpreter plays as a witness to the Short Form consent process, the University of Utah IRB has updated the Short Forms to include a statement with the interpreter signature lines.

ERICA users can now access training reports in ERICA for any individual with an ERICA account.

Effective June 2018, the University of Utah IRB (UUIRB) updated its screening and recruiting policies and procedures.

Beginning June 29, 2018, the IRB will no longer accept payment for fees using a Campus Order.

Please join us in welcoming our newest IRB Manager and Administrator.

The IRB regularly reviews our guidance documents to make updates as necessary. Several updates have been made this year.

Please join us in welcoming our new IRB Associate Director.

The Edit Personnel activity has now been restored in ERICA. It has been modified to align with the new model for study personnel roles in the ERICA application.

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has announced a delay on implementation of the proposed changes to the Common Rule.

Effective January 13, 2018, the ERICA application changes the way it asks for study personnel to be listed. The new model is described on the IRB website, with an FAQ for new and existing studies.

Please join us in welcoming our new Panel 2 Coordinator.