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Announcements

HawkIRB & OnCore Integration Enhancement - Live 9/3/24

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

New IRB Connection Newsletter

The latest edition of the IRB Connection Newsletter is now available.

Changes to UI, VA, and DoD Researcher Guides

Changes have been made to the UI IRB SOP and Researcher Guide, the VA Researcher Guide, and the DoD Researcher Guide as a result of the UI Human Research Protection Program reaccreditation review.

ClinicalTrials.gov modernized PRS updates

The Modernized PRS (PRS Beta) will become the primary website for ClinicalTrials.gov Protocol Registration on August 28, 2024.

Archived Announcements

Access archived announcements here.

Events

HSO/IRB Presentation: Reportable Events Decision Tree

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual
This new tool, created in collaboration with staff from the Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (ICTS), will help investigators and research teams identify events that require reporting to the IRB and select the correct category in the Reportable Event Form (REF) in HawkIRB. This lecture will cover: Categories of reportable events Orientation to the Reportable Event Decision Tree Guidance about UI IRB reporting requirements Answers to your questions about reportable events

Fall 2024 IRB Office Hours

Wednesday, October 16, 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, October 17, 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.

IRB Efficiency Initiative Information Session

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual
IRB Efficiency Initiative Information Session The Human Subjects Office invites the UI research community to attend monthly information sessions about the IRB Efficiency Initiative on the fourth Wednesday of the month, from noon to 1 p.m. We will discuss the changes and demonstrate HawkIRB enhancements being implemented to streamline the IRB review process. The monthly session will cover upcoming enhancements and their expected rollout dates. Please join us to learn more about the IRB Efficiency Initiative.
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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)