IRB Communications
Read communications sent to the research community in the past year. For any older communications, contact irb@umn.edu.
Research News from the IRB
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Research News from the IRB (September 2021)
HRPP Return to Campus Delayed; StudyFinder 2.0 Enhancements; New HIPAA Authorization for Research Form Available; Reminder to Submit a Closure Request; New Feature: Dear IRBy; Toolkit Updates Coming Soon; Reliance and sIRB Resources; Working with Advarra IRB; Staff Updates; IRB Membership Updates; IRB Submission Tips from the Experts; Quality Assurance Corner: Did You Know? Educational Opportunities
Research News from the IRB (June 2021)
Launch of StudyFinder 2.0; Sunrise Updates - When a Submission to the IRB Is Required; COVID-19 Vaccination Status as Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria for Study Participation; Toolkit Updates; Reliance and sIRB Website Updates; Staff Updates; Membership Updates; IRB Submission Tips from the Experts; Quality Assurance Corner; Educational Opportunities
Research News from the IRB (April 2021)
Consent Form Posting; University Sponsor and Sponsor-Investigator IND/IDE and FDA Pre-Submission Requirements; Toolkit Updates; Clarifying Submission Requirements - Investigator Brochures Received from Sponsors; Let Your Voice be Heard - HRPP and IRB Website Work; Staffing and Membership Updates from Our Virtual Office; Membership Updates; IRB Submission Tips from the Experts; Quality Assurance Corner; Educational Opportunities
Research News from the IRB (January 2021)
HRPP Accreditation; COVID-19 Guidance for Human Research; Remembering Pam Van Coevering, IRB Manager; Toolkit Updates: Toolkit Revision Cycle Changing, Toolkit Changes Released; Update Regarding Requirements for the Use of the Short Form Process; Lapsed IRB Approvals; IRB Metrics; IRB Submission Tips; Educational Opportunities
Research News from the IRB (September 2020)
Feedback Requested: Semi-Annual Survey; AAHRPP Site Visit & Next Steps; University Policy Update: Safety of Minors; Quality Assurance (QA) FAQs; IRB Performance & Metrics; ETHOS Updates; Required IRB Training; Consent in the time of COVID-19; Educational Opportunities
Email Updates
Email updates about timely topics sent to the research community.
2020 HRPP Quality Assurance (QA) Annual Report (4/29/2021)
The HRPP's Quality Assurance program shares the Annual Report for 2020.
We Want to Hear from You! Semi-Annual IRB Experience Survey (8/21/2020)
The Human Research Protection Program requests feedback from the research community.