What's New? (2009)

This page offers some of the most recent news-worthy topics, helpful regulatory tips, and updates to IRB/ORI policy, procedures, and guidelines for IRB Members and others involved in human research.

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December 2009

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November 2009

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October 2009

• 10/5/09: IRB Review Newsletter [PDF]
  • IRB Meeting Schedule Update
  • Revised IRB "Form W" for Research Involving Children
  • Documentation of IRB Registration
  • Responsible Conduct in Research: Training
  • Is Your Research Conduct HIPAA Compliant?

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September 2009

• 9/4/09: IRB Review Newsletter [PDF]
  • Upcoming Events & Announcements
  • Form & Document Updates

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August 2009

• 8/5/09: IRB Review Newsletter [PDF]
  • New Impaired Consent Capacity Policy for Adults and New IRB Application "Form T"
  • Revised IRB Application "Form Y" -Disclosure of Financial Interest Statement
  • Upcoming Events

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July 2009

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June 2009

• 6/11/09: IRB Review Newsletter [PDF]
  • Is your project, survey, or academic activity human subject research?
  • New Spanish Translations
  • Upcoming Events

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May 2009

April 2009

• 4/23/09: "Hot Topics in IRB Land" [PDF]
  Presented by Medical IRB Chair Tom Foster, Pharm.D, at the April 2009 Regional IRB Consortium Meeting

• 4/20/09: IRB Review Newsletter [PDF]
  • New for Investigators: Survey/Questionnaire Cover Letter Template
  • DSMP vs. DSMB... What's the Difference???
  • GINA (Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act)
  • New from CITI

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March 2009

• 3/4/09: IRB Review Newsletter [PDF]
  • Impaired Consent Capacity in Adults: a new broad based policy
  • New LAR Pamphlet Available
  • CR-DOC Clinical Research Update-- “Assessing Consent Capacity in Clinical Research: New Directions”

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February 2009

• 2/5/09: IRB Review Newsletter [PDF]
  • Has it been 3 years since you took human subject protection training?
    Lists 5 renewal options
• Suggestions, Concerns, Ideas?
  Links to guidance for registering comments with the ORI or IRB
• Making a Change?
  Modification Request Form Reminder
• UK Human Research Protection Program Comprehensive Plan
  Link to the updated comprehensive plan for the University of Kentucky

January 2009

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