Oct 28, 2020 11:00 AMIRB 5

TBD

Nov 04, 2020 11:00 AMIRB 7

IRB Conference Room, 3800 Spruce Street, Suite 151E

Nov 06, 2020 10:00 AMIRB 3

9025 Maloney, HUP

Nov 09, 2020 11:45 AMIRB 1

IRB Conference Room, 3800 Spruce Street, Suite 151E

Nov 10, 2020 4:00 PMIRB 6

Cheston Conference Room, Pennsylvania Hospital

Nov 16, 2020 12:00 PMIRB 8

IRB Conference Room, 3800 Spruce Street, Suite 151E

Nov 17, 2020 10:45 AMIRB 4

IRB Conference Room, 3800 Spruce Street, Suite 151E

Nov 18, 2020 11:00 AMIRB 5

TBD

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Sep 30, 2020 11:15 AMUpdated Protocol Supplement for Requests to Rely on External IRBs

The IRB has released and updated version of the Protocol Supplement for Requests to rely on an External IRB. This form is available online here: https://irb.upenn.edu/forms

Mar 17, 2020 10:30 AMImportant: Message from Emma Meagher, MD - Clinical Research Update#3

The requirements regarding the execution of clinical research will apply until further notice.

Mar 13, 2020 12:30 PMPenn Medicine Updated Clinical Research Guidance in relation to COVID-19 (Corona Virus)

Based on the March 13th, 2020 communication from Penn Medicine we are updating the guidance regarding the execution of clinical research.

Mar 10, 2020 10:30 AMPenn Medicine Guidance on Human Subjects Protections Considerations Related to COVID-19

PLEASE NOTE: Due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), starting Thursday, March 12th in-person IRB Office Hours will be cancelled for the near future. IRB staff will be available during this time by telephone. Please reference the staff directory.

Mar 05, 2020 10:00 AMIRB Office Hours - Every Thursday 10am-12pm

Got specific questions about your application or research? Come to IRB office hours! Every Thursday members of the IRB staff will be available to answer any questions you have and help you find the best solution for your study & submission.

Dec 24, 2019 1:30 PMPRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR COMPLIANCE ASSESSMENT (PICA) UPDATE:

The Office of Clinical Research (OCR) has updated the process for completing the PICA at continuing review.

Dec 24, 2019 1:30 PMUPDATING EMAIL ADDRESSES SHOWN IN HSERA

As a result of the PMACs initiative to migrate email servers for Penn Medicine, many email addresses for investigators and research support staff are now showing incorrectly in the HSERA system.  The email address reflected in HSERA is the address that will receive automated emails from the

Dec 24, 2019 1:30 PMNEW GUIDANCE FOR RESEARCHERS UTILIZING MTURK

New guidance has been developed to ensure that the ethical principles of respect for persons, beneficence, and justice are being upheld for research involving MTurk Research participants.

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IRB Educational Series Archive - Click here to download slides presented at various IRB training sessions

  • Minimal Risk Studies for First Time Submitters (Social/Behavioral/Educational Science) : Provides a full background for new submitters on what the IRB is & how they relate to your study, as well as tips to navigate your first SBS submission
  • Minimal Risk Studies for First Time Submitters (Biomedical Science) : Presents an introduction to IRB submissions for biomedical students & researchers, including a thorough outline of whether your project requires IRB review & tips for submitting
  • Comparative Effectiveness Trials : Outlines the landscape of considerations from the IRB when evaluating comparative effectiveness trials, including what study teams should outline in both their protocols & informed consent forms to facilitate review
  • The Common Rule : A comprehensive outline of what the Common Rule entails, including an outline of what’s changing (including broad consent, elements for consent, & ongoing requirements for continuing review) as well as how this will impact the submission of your studies
  • How to Conduct an IRB Reliance Agreement : Great for biomedical teams considering NIH funding. A complete overview of what reliance agreements are & how they work, as well as what you need to know as a submitter in order to request & obtain an agreement; also reviews expectations moving forward if relying on the Penn IRB
  • Got Data? What you need to Protect Your Research at Penn : Discussions of common concerns raised with data protection plans as well as best practices & considerations to better protect the data of your study; also includes a thorough refresher of the components & requirements outlined by HIPAA protections