24 March 2010

OHRP Releases Human Subjects in Research Videos

The Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) has announced the availability of educational videos on topics regarding federal regulations for the protection of human subjects.

Currently available videos are "Research Use of Human Biological Specimens and Other Private Information" (http://videocast.nih.gov/ram/ohrp_kaneshiro.ram) and "Reviewing and Reporting Unanticipated Problems and Adverse Events" (http://videocast.nih.gov/ram/ohrp_carome.ram)

Each video is approximately 20-25 minutes in length. Real® Media player installed on your computer to view the training modules

Go to http://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/education/#materials for more information

12 March 2010

Applying for IRB review

Unsure which review category to apply to apply for? Confused whether or not you really need IRB review?

Click on the below two sources to use from the IRB website:

Does my project require IRB review? Examples of research that generally does not require IRB review.

How do you identify human subejct research? Use this handy list to determine if IRB review is required.

Remember, the IRB has the final say in what research must be reviewed.

08 March 2010

HARPO will be closed

The Human and Animal Research Protections Office will be closed during UMBC’s spring break (including the furlough period), from Monday, March 15, 2010 through Friday, March 19, 2010, and will reopen on March 22, 2008.

We will review any protocol applications submitted during this period but submit for the appropriate review upon our return to campus on March 22. Please be sure to review the protocol review timelines for exempt, expedited or full board review to include this additional week the campus is closed and plan your project activities accordingly.