2006 Archived News - Human Research Protection Program

2006 IRB News

August 24, 2006

HUMAN RESEARCH PROTECTION PROGRAMS ANNUAL REPORT: 2005

We are pleased to announce that earlier this month, a hard copy of the 2005 Human Research Protection Programs (HRPP) Annual Report was sent to all responsible project investigators on active IRB projects. This document is available electronically here. The 2005 annual report provides updates on major HRPP accomplishments, program changes, and policy modifications. Updates include AAHRPP accreditation, the expansion of the MSU IRBs and changes in the exempt review process. The report also contains statistics for 2005, directory information and current activities in progress.

Additional copies of the 2005 Human Research Protection Annual Report are available. To request copies of this document, please contact Kristen Burt by phone: 517-432-4500 or email: IRBEducation@ores.msu.edu.

August 4, 2006

2006 FALL IRB CONFERENCE

The 2006 Fall IRB Conference, “Cutting Edge Issues in Human Research Protection: High Tech Research, High Tech IRBs” will be held on Friday, October 27, 2006 from 8:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. at MSU’s Union, East Lansing, MI 48824. The keynote speaker for this conference is Bernard Schwetz, DVM, Ph.D., Director of the federal Office for Human Research Protections, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Registration will open at the beginning of September.
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WORKSHOPS ON HOW TO SUBMIT AN INITIAL IRB APPLICATION

These workshops will be held in a computer lab where attendees will get an interactive overview of the IRB submission and review process. Sessions will include a hands-on demonstration of how to use the online application system and allow individuals to begin or work on an existing IRB application. Registration is required, and will open at the end of August. Enrollment for each session will be limited to 20, based on the number of available computers.
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2006 – 2007 IRB SEMINAR SERIES

Beginning in September 2006, the Human Research Protection Programs will hold a monthly IRB Seminar Series. The seminar series will include practical information relevant to research performed at MSU such as how to facilitate IRB review and development of consent documents. The series will also include relevant ethical discussions of issues researchers’ face, such as assessment of risks and benefits and issues related to privacy and confidentiality. Each seminar will incorporate a presentation, practical applications of the topic to researchers, and interactive discussions (e.g., case studies, “voting” on scenarios, etc.).

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July 31, 2006

COPY OF AN IRB DOCUMENT REQUEST FORM

We would like to announce a new IRB form, the “Copy of an IRB Document” request form. This form has been created to streamline the number of increasing investigator requests received by the IRB office for documents (e.g., approval letters, consent forms, etc) pertaining to an existing IRB application. Investigators are required to complete the form to request a document pertaining to an IRB file. IRB staff members will process the requests within 1-4 days.
According to the Department of Health and Human Services federal regulations on the protection of human subjects in research, “records relating to research which is conducted shall be retained for at least 3 years after completion of the research” (45 CFR 46.115 (b)). The retention of records to be maintained include, but are not limited to, copies of all completed IRB applications and supporting materials, renewal forms, revision forms, consent forms, correspondence, and notices of IRB approval. The IRB office maintains a file for every research project which includes all of the documents and correspondence relating to a particular project. Investigators should maintain a similar file.
The new form can be found here.

View the IRB Request for Document Copy Form in PDF Format
View the IRB Request for Document Copy Form in Word Format

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June 22, 2006

5TH YEAR APPENDIX FORM

We would like to announce a new IRB form, the 5th year appendix. This form has been created to simplify and streamline the five year renewal process. In the past, a five year renewal form, similar in content and length to the IRB initial application, was completed at the time of the fifth year of the renewal process.
The new 5th year appendix is a shortened and simplified version of the five year renewal form. Investigators should complete the 5th year appendix in addition to the IRB renewal form every 5th year of renewal. For example, if a project received initial approval in 2001, and was renewed on a yearly basis (in 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005), at the time of the fifth year, 2006, the investigator would now complete the 5th year appendix in addition to the IRB renewal form.
The new form can be found here.
View the 5th Year Appendix in PDF Format
View the 5th Year Appendix in Word Format

january 9 , 2006

CHANGES IN IRB CHAIR POSITIONS

Peter Vasilenko, Ph.D., will remain Director of the Human Research Protection Program and the Chair of the Community Research Institutional Review Board (CRIRB). In addition, he will Chair the SIRB for the next year.

Gerald S. Schatz, J.D