News/Announcements

Updates to IRB-03 VA Researcher Guidance

Thursday, June 27, 2024
The IRB-03 VA Researcher Guide has been updated as a result of a recent VA Office of Research Oversight Audit.  Please review the changes if you conduct research at or with the Iowa City VA Medical Center. 

April 1, 2024 IRB Efficiency Initiative Changes Now Live

Monday, April 1, 2024
4/1/24 IRB Efficiency Initiative Updates are now live.

Recruitment Letter Template

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
This new template recruitment message will help UI researchers include all necessary information in recruitment letters, emails and other direct recruitment messaging.

IRB Efficiency Initiative (February 2024 Update)

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
The next information session under the IRB Efficiency Initiative will be rolling out live on February 28, 2024.

New Version: Short Form Consent Document and Process Guidance

Monday, February 26, 2024
This Short Form educational tool was updated to reflect the requirement for the witness to the consent process to sign the Short Form Consent Document (physically or electronically) for FDA-regulated research.

New IRB Connection Newsletter

Friday, February 23, 2024
The February 2024 edition of our IRB Connection newsletter is now available.

IRB Efficiency Initiative - 1/29/24 Rollout

Monday, January 29, 2024
The first set of changes under the IRB Efficiency Initiative will be rolling out live on January 29, 2024.