From: Vasilenko, Peter [vasilenk@ora.msu.edu]
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 10:49 AM
Subject: MSU IRB eNewsletter - Joint Symposium with MSU Law College - March 21, 2008

Attachments: Law School Symposium Flyer 3-11-081.pdf
MSU IRB eNewsletter

"Enhancing communication between the IRBs at MSU and Researchers"

Please join the MSU College of Law and the MSU Human Research Protection Program for the joint symposium, “Brave New World:  Are Old Laws and Regulations Keeping up with Advances in Medical Research and Innovation?”  on Friday, March 21 at the MSU College of Law!

 

The Human Research Protection Program is coordinating the afternoon program, “Who Owns Your Tissues?  Implications of Washington University vs. Catalona” from 1:30 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. at the MSU College of Law Castle Board Room. Mr. Brian Kaser, Adjunct Professor, MSU College of Law, Health Care Attorney, Kaser Law Firm, will present the case. The case introduction will be followed by a panel discussion, highlighting the implications of the case on human subject research protection.

 

Panelists include:

  • Brian Kaser, JD, Adjunct Professor, MSU College of Law, Health Care Attorney, Kaser Law Firm
  • Lynn Kriser JD, Assistant General Counsel, Michigan State University
  • Harry McGee, MPH, Health Policy, Regulations, & Professions Administration Institutional Review Board, Michigan Department of Community Health
  • Rachel Nosowsky, JD, Assistant General Counsel, University of Michigan
  • Bethany Wicksall, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Michigan House of Representatives

Registration is now open! The conference fee is $30 for practitioners; $10 for students and IRB/CRIRB/MSU Staff. For more information (including the morning and lunch session) or to register for the Symposium, visit www.law.msu.edu/brave

 

Please also see the attached flyer for more information.

 

SAVE THE DATE!

2008 Spring IRB Conference – Thursday, May 29 from 1:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. at the MSU Radiology Auditorium (more information to be sent in the upcoming weeks).

 

Upcoming Event

How to Submit an Initial IRB Application - Friday, March 28: 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M., 415 Computer Center (registration information will be available on the human research website, www.humanresearch.msu.edu, shortly)

 

Thanks for your help and support in the protection of human subjects,

Peter

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Peter Vasilenko PhD
Director, Human Research Protection Program
Office of Regulatory Affairs

Michigan State University
202 Olds Hall
East Lansing, Michigan 48824
Phone 517-355-2180
Fax     517-432-4503

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