IRB Advisor – September 1, 2003
September 1, 2003
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Experts on IRB education offer ideas and tips for improving member training
Most IRBs long have provided education and training to IRB members; but in recent years, IRB members education has become a top priority for some boards. -
Accreditation is not for the faint of heart
With the first non-Veterans Affairs (VA)-affiliated IRBs now achieving accreditation, IRB coordinators may have their clearest look so far at how the process has worked and what might be gained from jumping into the accreditation waters. -
Now the real work begins: Maintaining accreditation
Preparing for an accreditation site visit is difficult enough, but the hard work doesnt end after an IRB receives a letter announcing that it has been fully accredited, according to the first IRBs to receive full accreditation from the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs Inc. (AAHRPP) of Washington, DC. -
The VA’s handbook for IRBs is good reference
A handbook for IRB members sets forth the policies of the IRB, and serves as a reference and working guide for members as they review protocols and carry on their work. -
Study finds conflicts of interest pollute science
With nearly two-thirds of biomedical research funded by industry, it is perhaps not surprising that there are financial conflicts of interest between companies, investigators, and universities. -
HIPAA changes retro data research rules
Question: Is informed consent needed for retrospective data research? Under what circumstances can informed consent be waived?