Summer 2026 Education Series
The IRB is excited to share Summer 2026 EDU series dates! Please see below for details and contact Diana Floegel with questions at floegeld@upenn.edu.
eIRB 101: Thursday, July 16th, 1pm-2:30pm
“eIRB 101” will provide a technical overview of how to use the IRB’s new submission system, eIRB. This session will review how to access eIRB, submit various types of applications, and track submissions. Presenters will also discuss how to update currently approved expedited and full board protocols in eIRB. There will be plenty of time for Q&A. This session is relevant for both biomedical and social-behavioral researchers including faculty, staff, and students.
Register here: https://upenn.zoom.us/meeting/register/UK-lK_6EQZSJQDoIV7L0WQ
How to Submit Initial Protocols: Tuesday, July 21st, 10-11:30am
“How to Submit Initial Protocols” will cover everything you need to know about submitting a new initial application for IRB review. This session will focus on the substance of an IRB application rather than technical elements of the eIRB platform. Presenters will focus on submission requirements for both clinical and social-behavioral research including what to include in a protocol and what supplementary documents are required for review. Exempt, expedited, and full board review procedures will be explained.
Register here: https://upenn.zoom.us/meeting/register/MzULyHCuR9CAXOZAKFSFEQ
My Study Was Approved…Now What? Ongoing Submissions: Thursday, July 30th, 1-2:30pm
“Ongoing Submissions” will focus on post-approval IRB submissions including amendments (modifications), continuing reviews, deviations, reportable events, exception requests, annual check-ins, and closures. Presenters will define each submission type, discuss when they are needed, and review what they should include. This session will focus on the substance of each submission type with brief overviews of how to technically submit them in eIRB. The session will be relevant to investigators at all levels who conduct non-exempt research.
Register here: https://upenn.zoom.us/meeting/register/KJWucKimRtCUZekP2g8BNQ
Informed Consent 101: Thursday, August 13th, 1-2:30pm
“Informed Consent 101” will review expectations for obtaining consent from participants in biomedical and social-behavioral research. Content will include required elements of consent, HIPAA authorization, tips for making consent a process rather than an event, and criteria that need to be met for alterations and waivers of consent to be approved. This session is relevant for both biomedical and social-behavioral researchers including faculty, staff, and students.
Register here: https://upenn.zoom.us/meeting/register/uEiPYkEmQiSVQ94OnaR4HQ