June Newsletter

June 2023

Register now for OHRP’s Common Rule Basics webinar series!

Join us for our next set of free, introduction-level, webinars on the regulatory framework for human research protections!

Spots are limited. Registration is required to attend and receive a certificate of attendance.

1. Unlocking the Mysteries of the §46.111 Criteria for IRB Approval of Research

Date: Tuesday, July 11, 2023, 12:00 PM EDT

Description: This presentation will explain the criteria for IRB approval of research and include case studies and interactive quizzes to demonstrate the way the criteria can be applied.

Register for this webinar at: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_9RbRyAwjQY2N_kRxFPbT-w

2. The Who, What, Why, and Where of IRB Meetings and Membership

Date: Tuesday, July 18, 2023, 12:00 PM EDT

Description: This presentation will provide an overview of the requirements for IRB meetings and membership, including quorum, minutes, records, and more.

Register for this webinar at: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_PXvtUeq2QU2fq5qBV8eq_Q

3. How Do I Review Thee? Let Me Count the Ways: The Types and Manners of IRB Review

Date: Tuesday, July 25, 2023, 12:00 PM EDT

Description: In this presentation, attendees will learn about the different types and manners of IRB review, including full board, limited review, expedited review, and for various lifecycle actions like, initial review, review of amendments, and continuing review applications.

Register for this webinar at: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_izsACPN5REOZXeOGOTRnYA

Making a Difference in Human Subjects Research: Empowering Participants, Engaging Communities, and Protecting Data in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Sep 26-27th

OHRP is partnering with the University of Michigan for our next Research Community Forum (RCF) which will include case discussions, reviewing research under the Common Rule, and writing participant-centered informed consent documents. Other sessions will cover topics such as health inequities in research and how emerging AI technologies could impact future research with human participants.

Click here to register!

OHRP’s 6th Annual Exploratory Workshop (EW), Old Trips, New destinations: Exploring the Ethical and Practical Considerations of Psychedelics Research, will be livestreamed on Thursday, Sept 14th!

Experts will deliberate on the ethical, practical, and legal questions pertaining to psychedelics research, including unique risk considerations, issues pertaining to informed consent, study design and integrity, inclusion of vulnerable groups, as well as the importance of preserving public trust. This is a timely and important discussion that responds to tremendous interest in this topic from diverse stakeholders, including patients, researchers, funders, regulators, and policymakers at both the state and federal levels.

This free event will be streamed live around the world on Thursday, September 14, 2023 from 9:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. EDT. No registration is required. Visit the event website for details and tell your colleagues about it.