IRB-HSBS Educational Series, Winter 2012

All sessions are open to U-M faculty, staff, and students and will begin at ten minutes past the hour.
email the IRB-HSBS office to register: irbhsbs@umich.edu.

Introduction to the IRB

Monday, January 23, 2012
1:00-2:00 p.m.
DENN. 237
The objectives of this session are (1) to review the underlying ethical principles that guide the work of the IRB, (2) to discuss the types of research regulated by the IRB, and (3) to outline the process of IRB review at UM. Recommended for new researchers and for those new to UM

eResearch Basics

Monday, January 30, 2012
1:00-2:30 pm
Shapiro PC Computer Lab
The objectives of this hands-on session are (1) to introduce eResearch, the electronic system for IRB submissions, (2) to review how to navigate in the eResearch system, and (3) to discuss how to prepare and submit applications in the eResearch system. Recommended for new researchers and for those new to U-M; also helpful for seasoned researchers as a refresher

Fundamentals of Informed Consent

Monday, February 6, 2012
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
DENN 237
The objectives of this session are (1) to provide the historical context of informed consent, (2) to review the regulations regarding informed consent, (3) to discuss waivers, and (4) to discuss ways to create an understandable informed consent document. Recommended for all levels of experience.

How to Submit an IRB Amendment Renewal, or Termination Report

Monday, February 13, 2012
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
DENN 237
The objectives of this session are (1) to learn how to successfully create and submit amendments, renewals, and termination reports for IRB-approved applications. Recommended for all levels of experience

Data Privacy and Security

Monday, March 5, 2012 (TENTATIVE)
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
DENN 237
This session provides a broad overview of data management plans, data sharing, and repositories.