Biomedical Guidance

Get the resources, assistance, and answers you need to successfully navigate the IRB process for biomedical research.

Navigating the IRB

Learn about the IRB process. This section describes the logistics and requirements for each type of IRB submission. Review the instructions prior to creating your submission in HSERA.

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Types of Biomedical Research

There are various considerations for different types of biomedical research. Each section describes special considerations investigators may need to consider, depending on the type of research they are conducting and the various research procedures included in the protocol.

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Research with Penn Patients

This page is a central resource to guidance on conducting research with Penn patients. It includes guidance on HIPAA in research, the release of research information to the Electronic Medical Record, the sharing of data and specimens, and more.

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Recruitment & Consent

This page is a central resource to guidance on participant recruitment, informed consent, participant facing materials, use of social media in research, and participant compensation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common questions regarding IRB submissions.

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