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Announcements

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IRB Efficiency Initiative (IRB EI) - November 2024 Rollout

The next iteration of changes associated with the IRB Efficiency Initiative (EI) were rolled out over the weekend. To see more on this update, see the IRB EI specific details.
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New IRB Connection Newsletter

The latest edition of the IRB Connection Newsletter is now available.
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HawkIRB & OnCore Integration Enhancement - Live 9/3/24

HawkIRB and Oncore/ICTMS integrations opportunities continue. Read more about the latest enhancement
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Archived Announcements

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Events

Fall 2024 IRB Office Hours

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Virtual
Answer questions about conducting human subjects research. Provide guidance and answer questions about the electronic application forms in the HawkIRB system. Provide suggestions and guidance about study procedures that are in compliance with federal regulations and the UI IRB policies. Provide guidance and answer questions about the submission of industry-initiated and industry-sponsored research projects to an external/commercial or central IRB.

Fall 2024 IRB Office Hours

Thursday, November 21, 2024 10:00am to 12:00pm
Virtual
Office Hours: IRB Office Hours are for all UI faculty, staff, and Investigators, HawkIRB delegates, and research team members involved with Human Subjects research. No appointment necessary.(make sure this is the correct link for the semester). First come, first served; computers are available. HSO Staff will be available to: Answer questions about conducting human subjects research. Provide guidance and answer questions about the electronic application forms in the HawkIRB system. Provide suggestions and guidance about study procedures that are in compliance with federal regulations and the UI IRB policies. Provide guidance and answer questions about the submission of industry-initiated and industry-sponsored research projects to an external/commercial or central IRB.

Fall 2024 IRB Office Hours

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Virtual
Answer questions about conducting human subjects research. Provide guidance and answer questions about the electronic application forms in the HawkIRB system. Provide suggestions and guidance about study procedures that are in compliance with federal regulations and the UI IRB policies. Provide guidance and answer questions about the submission of industry-initiated and industry-sponsored research projects to an external/commercial or central IRB.

Fall 2024 IRB Office Hours

Thursday, December 5, 2024 10:00am to 12:00pm
Virtual
Office Hours: IRB Office Hours are for all UI faculty, staff, and Investigators, HawkIRB delegates, and research team members involved with Human Subjects research. No appointment necessary.(make sure this is the correct link for the semester). First come, first served; computers are available. HSO Staff will be available to: Answer questions about conducting human subjects research. Provide guidance and answer questions about the electronic application forms in the HawkIRB system. Provide suggestions and guidance about study procedures that are in compliance with federal regulations and the UI IRB policies. Provide guidance and answer questions about the submission of industry-initiated and industry-sponsored research projects to an external/commercial or central IRB.
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4,503

number of active IRB protocols (2023)

papers and documents being checked over

13,477

number of forms processed by the HSO (2023)

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108

convened irb meetings annually (2023)