VA Application and Administrative Review in ERICA
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The VA administrative review has been incorporated into ERICA’s new study review process.
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Revised Consent and Parental Permission Templates
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The IRB has updated the following consent and parental permission templates; clean and tracked copies are available at IRB Forms: Consent Document Consent and Authorization Document Consent and Authorization Document for Minimal Risk Research Consent and Authorization Cover Letter Consent and Release of Information Authorization Document – Pregnancy Follow-up Parental Permission Document Parental Permission and Authorization Document Parental Permission and Authorization Document for […]
Read MoreChanges to Tissue Banking Policy
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The IRB requires investigators to indicate in the consent document whether or not it is mandatory to participate in a tissue bank if the participant wants to be in another larger or primary study. Some studies require participation in the tissue bank as a condition of participation and this must be stated in the consent […]
Read MoreCompleting the Sponsor Section in ERICA
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The IRB has reviewed some studies where the sponsor section of the IRB application is mistakenly blank, even when the study has a sponsor. It is very important to add each sponsor to the IRB application on the Study Location and Sponsors page, question 5. The type of sponsor helps the IRB to determine which […]
Read MorePolicy Changes for Exempt Research
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September 4th, 2013 The Department of Health and Human Services has identified categories of research involving human subjects that qualify for exemption from certain federal regulations applicable to research. At the University of Utah, the IRB makes federal exemption determinations according to 45 CFR 46.101. This policy change proposes one additional non-federal exemption category, which may be […]
Read MoreIRB Updates
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April 25th, 2013 Effective Monday, April 29, 2013, the ERICA system will be updated. For a full summary of these changes, please see the attached document. IRB Updates Summary – April 29 2013
Read MoreNew IRB Coordinators
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February 19th, 2013 The IRB is pleased to announce that Hannah Owen has been selected as the new IRB Coordinator for Panel 1, and Beth Mauchley has been selected as the new IRB Coordinator for Panel 6. Hannah’s first day is today, and Beth begins on February 25th. Please join us in welcoming them to the […]
Read MoreIRB Staff Changes
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February 11th, 2013 Blair Murdock, IRB Coordinator for Panel 1, will be leaving the IRB for an opportunity out of state. His last day will be February 13th. The IRB is grateful for his long-time service and wishes him and his family the best. Annie Risenmay is also moving out of state at the end […]
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