Working with the ORI/IRB: Processes and Best Practices

Presenter: Pam Stafford, MA

Associate Director

Office of Research Integrity

Overview:

Whether you’re an experienced researcher or someone new to the field, obtaining IRB review and approval can sometimes feel confusing and you may not be sure where to start, depending on your specific project. You have questions, we have answers; let us help you, it’s what we’re here for!

 

This session presented by the ORI will discuss popular topics such as: obtaining assistance and consultation from ORI staff; Not Human Research (NHR) processes and determinations; IRB review types, processes, and expectations; common pitfalls and mistakes such as identifiable versus deidentified information/samples; and recent changes in the E-IRB system.



Objectives:

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Locate and utilize resources for obtaining consultation from the ORI
• Describe the purpose and process for NHR determinations
• Discuss various protocol review types, processes, and expectations
• Avoid common protocol submission pitfalls and mistakes, including recognizing the difference between identifiable and deidentified information/samples