Spring 2007 IRB Conference - Human Research Protection Program

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Michigan State University, 202 Olds Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824.

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202 Olds Hall.
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2007 Spring IRB Conference
Title	Research Involving Vulnerable Populations: IRB Considerations
Date:	Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Time:	Half-day, afternoon. Tentative: 1:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Location:	MSU Radiology Auditorium
Registration Now Open!	Online registration is now open! The registration deadline is April 16, 2007. Register early as seating is limited. The registration fee is waived for affiliates of MSU and/or CRIRB institutions. The registration fee for all others is $50.00. Click here to register.
Who Should Attend	Anyone involved in human subject research, including faculty, students, staff, research administrators, IRB members and IRB staff.
Agenda	12:30 P.M.	Conference Check In
	1:00 P.M.	Welcome and Introduction
	1:15 P.M.	Regulatory Requirements When research involves potentially vulnerable populations, additional regulations and considerations may apply. This session will provide an overview of the general requirements, and will highlight Subparts B (research with prisoners), Subpart C (research with pregnant women) and Subpart D (research involving children).
	2:00 P.M.	Individuals with Diminished Capacity There are special IRB considerations when research involves individuals with diminished decisional capacity. This session will provide an overview of these considerations, including assessment of capacity, use of a legally authorized individual, and assent procedures for the research subjects.
	3:00 P.M.	Students as a Vulnerable Population Part I: FERPA and Student Records This session will provide an introduction to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and will discuss how this federal law relates to research. FERPA’s application to accessing student records at MSU will also be discussed.
	3:30 P.M.	Students as a Vulnerable Population Part II: Overview of IRB Considerations Regardless of whether research is being conducted on undergraduate students, medical students or graduate students, there are special IRB considerations when the professor or instructor is also the researcher. This session will include a discussion of these IRB considerations, as well as ways to address potential concerns.
	4:25 P.M.	Wrap Up
	4:30 P.M.	End of Conference
Contact	Kristen Burt, Educational Program Coordinator, by phone: (517) 432-4500 or email: IRBEducation@ora.msu.edu.