Investigator Guidance Series (IGS)
This page serves as a central hub for all of the IGS documents. Topics are updated regularly; this page should be the starting point for any coordinator with a question about IRB policy on a specific topic.
Applicable State Laws
Last Updated: February 16, 2024
Last Updated: February 16, 2024
Concise Summary
Last Updated: February 3, 2022
Last Updated: February 3, 2022
Consent During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Last Updated: September 22, 2020
Last Updated: September 22, 2020
Ethical Considerations for Surrogate Consent
Last Updated: February 16, 2024
Last Updated: February 16, 2024
Board Member Guidance Series
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Surrogate Consent by a Legally Authorized Representative
Last Updated: February 16, 2024
Last Updated: February 16, 2024
Writing a Review Summary
Last Updated: February 20, 2025
Last Updated: February 20, 2025