Office of Research Integrity
Transforming tomorrow by Promoting Ethical Research

News & Announcements

This page offers news-worthy topics, helpful regulatory tips, and updates to IRB/ORI policy, procedures, and guidelines for IRB Members and others involved in human research. Note: Due to the nature of web page evolution, some links may be broken.

May 1, 2020

The IRB Review Newsletter [HTML]

In this issue:

  • COVID-19 Research Announcement
  • COVID-19 Informed Consent Options
  • NEW Online Training Opportunities!
  • Other Online Training Opportunities
  • Upcoming ORI Office Hours

January 22, 2020

The IRB Review Newsletter [HTML]

In this issue:

  • Revised Common Rule: Efficiencies Experienced
  • Road to Re-accreditation
  • Upcoming ORI Office Hours

January 20, 2020

Important Information

As of January 20, 2020, According to the Revised Common Rule’s Cooperative Research Provision (45 CFR 46.114), all institutions located in the United States that are engaged in cooperative research conducted or supported by a Common Rule department or agency must rely upon approval by a Single IRB for the portion of the research conducted in the United States. For further information, click here.