2020 News Archive

In alignment with the University’s announcement and intent of the Winter Break Administrative Leave to allow time off to rest and relax, University of Utah IRB will be fully closed from December 24, 2020 through January 3, 2021, reopening on Monday, January 4, 2021.

The Office of Research Integrity and Compliance is proud to release the 2019-2020 ORIC Annual Report. In here, you’ll find information on new ORIC updates, department highlights, new resources and training, and a letter from Dr. Erin Rothwell, Associate Vice President for Research.

Our level of transmission is currently at “HIGH”. The new transmission index has not changed allowable research activities on campus. We are still currently under “Limited Research Activities Status”.

The IRB is heeding current guidelines from University leaders in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. This announcement is to provide the research community with information regarding the review and conduct of human subject research during this time.

The ERICA online system was updated over the weekend. A video is available to walk you through the changes.

We have posted several updates to our Investigator Guidance Series.

Effective August 26, 2019, the University of Utah has issued a policy regarding the use of biospecimens. Rule 7-002A defines what constitutes a biospecimen and what qualifies as University research.

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. The ERICA button is in the floating menu, which is accessible from any page on the site.