June 17th, 2021 We are excited to announce that beginning July 1st, Dr. Mark Eliason, Dr. Dick Lemons, and Dr. Ruth Gerritsen-McKane will begin their service as Chairs of the IRB. Together with our Vice Chairs and IRB management staff, the IRB Executive Committee will be exploring several exciting initiatives as we move into FY […]
Read MoreBiopsies For Research Purposes Guidance Documents and References ⏴back to Board Member Guidance Series Board Member Guidance Series Version: May 27, 2021 Guidance Minimal risk means that the probability and magnitude of harm or discomfort anticipated in the research are not greater in and of themselves than those ordinarily encountered in daily life or during […]
Read MoreMay 24th, 2021 Please join us in welcoming Karla Padilla Amador to the IRB staff team! Karla will be joining our Administrative Support Team and will be helping with our front desk phones, and managing CITI trainings and fee invoices. If you have questions, please Contact Us.
Read MoreAnn Johnson’s STEM Ambassador project centers around her love of sewing. Ann will be teaching a sewing class through the University’s Lifelong Learning program called “Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve: Sewing Textiles to Express Your Values”. Ann’s goal with her project is to help learners make an item of clothing that helps to express […]
Read MoreApril 30th, 2021 Please join us in congratulating Militza Martinez on her promotion to IRB Coordinator. Militza will be taking over Panel 2, and she will be pre-reviewing Continuing Reviews and Amendments. Congratulations, Mili! If you have questions, please Contact Us.
Read MorePregnancy During Research Participation Guidance Documents and References Points to Consider ⏴back to Guidance Series Pregnancy During Research Participation Version: April 28, 2021 Guidance For some research protocols, women of childbearing age are advised to avoid pregnancy or nursing for a time during or following the research to protect the health and safety of the […]
Read MoreCompensation of Research Subjects Definitions Guidance Documents and References Points to Consider ⏴back to Guidance Series Compensation of Research Subjects Version: April 13, 2021 Definitions The University of Utah IRB uses the term “compensation” for payments made to research participants for participation in a study. Compensation may be provided to reimburse participants for their time, […]
Read MoreGenetic Research Introduction Definitions Guidance Documents and References Points to Consider ⏴back to Guidance Series Genetic Research Version: February 2, 2021 Introduction Information developed during genetic studies may vary considerably with respect to its impact and value to subjects. When using the following guidance, it is acknowledged that there are many ways of responding to […]
Read MoreFebruary 1st, 2021 The University of Utah Institutional Review Board (UU IRB) is seeking individuals to fill two open IRB Chair positions. The IRB Chair is a service position that offers an annual honorarium. Position Start Date: July 1, 2021 Interview Processes begin: March 2021 learn more If you have questions, please Contact Us.
Read MoreMandatory Reporting Guidance Documents and References Points to Consider Appendices ⏴back to Guidance Series Mandatory Reporting Version: January 20, 2021 Guidance This guidance document outlines information that should be shared with participants during the informed consent process relating to the 1) disclosure of confidential information of reportable diseases; 2) disclosure of abusive situations; and 3) […]
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