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Export Controls determination form
Feb 24, 2019

While most of our news of late seems to be dominated by IRB changes, we are also working behind the scenes to make some of our other programs easier t...

Consent Form Changes and other Forms Available
Feb 24, 2019

As we continue to update our procedures and guidelines in accordance with changes to the regulations, we have significantly revised our Forms Page for...

We have buttons!
Feb 4, 2019

We are happy to announce that you no longer have to search your way around our site to find the links to IRBIS, AIR and CITI.When you look on our indi...

Which IRB Regulations do I follow?
Jan 30, 2019

The Office of Human Research Protections first publishsed the revised regulations in January 2018 with a compliance date of January 19, 2019.If you su...

What's this I hear about no more IRB renewals?
Jan 21, 2019

One of the new regulatory changes is that most expedited research does not need to be renewed.  There will be exceptions and we will issue guidan...

IRB Regulations Transition...IRBIS Update
Jan 21, 2019

Now is the time to hold your breath and jump in the pool...polar plunge?The IRBIS system has been updated but we do not yet know how functionality has...

A Year of Changes
Jan 18, 2019

Happy 2019 everyone!Many changes are in store for the Office of Research this year and our Research Protections unit is included. January is a mo...

IRB System Availability January 16-22 Updated
Jan 11, 2019

Happy Friday!The IRB submission system (IRBIS) will be updated on Monday January 21 to reflect changes to the application imposed by the new regulatio...

Changes to IRB regulations coming in January
Dec 31, 2018

It's really official--the IRB regulations, which were significantly revised, will be in effect starting January 19, 2019.  Most of the changes wi...

New Common Rule update
Jun 26, 2018

The three burden-reducing provisions from the new Common Rule (45 CFR 46) have been officially approved to be implemented on or after July 19th, 2018....