As of August 1, 2026, researchers can no longer submit Amendments as part of an HRPP Progress Update in ERICA. If your study requires changes, those Amendments must be submitted either before the study’s anniversary date or after the HRPP Progress Update has been acknowledged. This change is designed to streamline IRB review by allowing […]
Read MoreWe checked – there are almost 100 applications in ERICA right now holding in “Faculty Approval” status. Is yours one of them? Faculty Approval status means the study has a faculty sponsor that needs to review and approve the submission. The IRB has not received the application and no review will begin until the Sponsor […]
Read MoreWhat is The Research Post? The Research Post is the official online publication and go-to source for the latest news, announcements, and updates regarding research activities across the University of Utah. It highlights major institutional milestones, research initiatives, and resources provided by the Office of the Vice President for Research (VPR). 📌 How Do I Subscribe? […]
Read MoreThe Clinical Research SOP Collaboration Group (CRCG) has recently updated several SOPs to enhance clarity and support compliance across the research enterprise. Recent Updates: UUSOP-02: FDA has been updated to clarify appropriate methods for providing study record copies to FDA inspectors. UUSOP-06 Supplement A now specifies that Biomedical Engineering is responsible for maintaining calibration records […]
Read MoreMessage from the IRB Director: Welcome back to a new academic year! Whether you’re launching a new study, onboarding student researchers, or continuing existing projects, the IRB is here to support your work. We look forward to partnering with you to promote ethical research and protect the rights and welfare of research participants. We are […]
Read MoreIf you receive a Just-in-Time (JIT) request from a federal sponsor that requires IRB documentation, please contact the IRB as soon as possible by forwarding the program officer’s email to irb@hsc.utah.edu. Early notification allows us to work with you to determine the most appropriate path for meeting the sponsor’s requirements. Depending on the status and […]
Read MoreBeginning August 1, 2026, the IRB will no longer permit amendments to be submitted as part of an HRPP Progress Update application. Any study changes must be submitted either before your study’s anniversary date or after the HRPP Progress Update has been acknowledged. This change is intended to streamline the review process. Reviewing an […]
Read MoreHot off the presses! We just published a new video that takes you through our internal process when we rely on an external Single IRB. You can also check it out on our YouTube channel!
Read MoreAs a reminder, a Waiver of Authorization allows researchers to access protected health information (PHI) for specific IRB-approved activities, but it does not permit unrestricted sharing of PHI. In particular, when using the IRB’s standard Request for Waiver of Authorization for Recruitment Only, investigators may access PHI within the covered entity for the purposes […]
Read MoreAfter careful consideration, IRB and institutional leadership have decided to discontinue the IRB’s community panel, Panel C. One thing we learned from working with this group is that community input has the greatest impact when it happens early. Waiting until the IRB review stage is often too late for teams to meaningfully incorporate feedback into […]
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