IRB Advisor – November 1, 2003
November 1, 2003
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Behavioral research risks may not be life or death, but subjects could suffer
IRB members who are accustomed to dealing with the serious potential physical risks associated with many biomedical research projects may give little thought to the risks inherent in social-behavioral research. -
IRB educates community on research, builds trust
Thanks to the volunteer work and sponsorship of community advocate and IRB member Isaac Hopkins of Plainfield, NJ, there is an inner-city Little League team where the 7- and 8-year-old players wear T-shirts that say, Do No Harm. -
Have you reviewed your IRB policies lately?
IRBs may think their policies and procedures have covered all federal and state regulations, but in the experience of federal officials, there commonly are some lapses. -
Grasp of genetics basics makes IRB review easier
More institutional review boards are seeing proposals for studies involving some type of genetic research, but many IRB members feel unprepared to appropriately review the study design and assess the potential risks involved. -
IRB mergers can be smooth with planning
Our institutions IRB is merging with another IRB. What can we do to make the transition efficient? (In other words, what can go wrong and how can we minimize the possibility?) -
2003 Salary Survey Results
Research compliance is serious business, particularly when your studies involve humans. So serious, in fact that federal regulations exist, review boards have been developed to oversee the process, and organizations have sprung up to offer education and support to research professionals.