Institutional Review Board

Research Education: New Website & Learning Management System

July 1st, 2019 The Research Education Department’s new website is now active https://education.research.utah.edu/. Several free continuing education and training opportunities are available there that are designed to support, develop and maintain a standardized body of knowledge and best practice methodology for all research personnel at the University of Utah. The curriculum includes traditional classes and lectures, interactive workshops, online […]

July 1, 2019

IRB Update: Changes to Investigator Guidance

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May 8th, 2019 The University of Utah IRB continually strives to provide information and training to the research community. Additionally, we regularly review our guidance documents to make updates as necessary. This e-mail is intended to give a summary of updates that were made and posted during January-April of 2019. It may also be helpful to […]

May 8, 2019

Verification From Other Sources

Categories: Board Members Guidance Series

Verification From Other Sources Guidance Documents and References Points to Consider ⏴back to Board Member Guidance Series Board Member Guidance Series Version: April 30, 2019 Guidance The IRB determines which clinical investigations need verification from sources other than the clinical investigator that no material changes in the research have occurred since the previous IRB review. […]

April 30, 2019

Symposium: “The Future of Clinical Research at the University of Utah: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES”

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March 11th, 2019 The clinical research enterprise at the University of Utah focuses efforts to ensure that we are competitive and compliant. The future of clinical research must consider new policies from the NIH, new regulations released by the federal government, and changes in funding and technology opportunities. Please join fellow researchers, leaders and administrators […]

March 11, 2019

Expedited Category 9 Decision Chart

Categories: Board Members Guidance Series

Expedited Category 9 Decision Chart Guidance Documents and References ⏴back to Board Member Guidance Series Board Member Guidance Series Version: February 6, 2019 Guidance Decision Chart Use this chart to determine whether a study being discussed at a convened board meeting may be expedited under Category 9. After using the decision chart above to determine […]

February 6, 2019

Updated IRB Fee Schedule, Effective 10 Feb 2019

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January 29th, 2019 The IRB Review Fees for an Individual Site, which are typically only charged to industry-sponsored studies, have increased. For industry-sponsored, new study applications submitted on or after February 10, 2019, Fee Schedule 4 will be used. For all industry-sponsored studies approved before this date, the previously-applicable fee schedules will be used for the remainder of […]

January 29, 2019

IRB Coordinator

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December 19th, 2018 Please welcome Rachel Snow as our newest IRB Coordinator.Rachel will be taking over Panel 2, and she will be pre-reviewing Continuing Reviews and Amendments. Please join us in welcoming Rachel to the IRB! For more information about the IRB staff, please see the Contact Us page.

December 19, 2018

New Consent Guidance and Revised Common Rule

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November 6th, 2018 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. What is changing? The University of Utah IRB is moving away from consent document templates towards a more […]

November 6, 2018

IRB Administrator

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November 5th, 2018 Please welcome Lindsey Byrd as our newest IRB Administrator. Lindsey will be working with the Compliance Team on Report Forms, compliance, and QA/QI. Please join us in welcoming Lindsey to the IRB. For more information about the IRB staff, please see the Contact Us page.

November 5, 2018

IRB Coordinator

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August 10th, 2018 Please welcome Emma Tkachuck as our newest IRB Coordinator. Emma will be the coordinator for Panel 3. She will also be pre-reviewing Continuing Reviews and Amendments. Please join us in welcoming Emma to the IRB. For more information about the IRB staff, please see the Contact Us page.

August 10, 2018