Upcoming Presentations

IRB Efficiency Initiative – Monthly Information Sessions

The Office of the VP for Research and the Human Subjects Office launched the IRB Efficiency Initiative to streamline the IRB review process. Attend monthly information sessions on the fourth Wednesdays of the month, 12-1 pm, via Zoom, for:

• Demonstrations of upcoming HawkIRB enhancements
• Updates about expected roll out dates
• Other IRB-related announcements and discussion

Pre-registration is recommended. Select the date to register.

Note: The November and December sessions will fall on the third Wednesday of the month.

IRB Presentations:

Serving as the Lead (Coordinating Center and IRB) for a Single IRB of Record (sIRB) Multi-site Study
There are additional responsibilities for the PI and research team when serving as the Lead Site for a multi-site study using the single IRB (sIRB) model. This lecture will cover:
•    Expectations for the PI.
•    Overview of the process – from grant submission to close of the study.
•    HawkIRB application.
•    Reliance agreements and other forms not in HawkIRB.
•    Responsibilities of the IRB.

Register: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM via Zoom

Mission: Compliance-Implementing Smarter Clinical Trial Oversight
This presentation will provide an in-depth overview of the Human Subjects Office’s new Clinical Trials Compliance Monitoring. Attendees will gain insight into the structured processes designed to safeguard participant safety, ensure data integrity, and uphold regulatory standards. Key topics will include the roles and responsibilities of research personnel, audit procedures, risk-based monitoring strategies, and the use of systems like OnCore, eReg, and EPIC for data verification. The session will also highlight how proactive monitoring can identify protocol deviations early, reduce rework, and support continuous improvement in clinical research practices.

Register: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM via Zoom 

Course and Small Group Presentations

The IRB Education and Outreach Program staff deliver presentations on a variety of research-related topics:  

• When and why IRB approval is required
• How to ask whether IRB approval is necessary using the Human Subjects Research Determination (HSRD)
• What to expect from the IRB review process
• Ethical conduct of human subjects research
• Requirements for course-related student projects
• Resources available for all researchers

Each semester we contact the instructors of research-oriented courses to offer a presentation for their students. We consult with course instructors to create presentations that meet the needs of the students. These presentations are especially useful for undergraduate honors seminars, research methods courses, responsible conduct of research courses and graduate or professional student seminars. 

Contact the IRB Education & Outreach Program to schedule a classroom presentation.

Email: irb-outreach@uiowa.edu

Phone: 319-335-6564