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2023 Events

The 2-day in-person Research Community Forum was co-sponsored with the University of Michigan Human Research Protection Program. The event focused on crucial elements of human research protections including how to decipher and implement the regulations at 45 CFR 46. In addition the conference covered the sharing of research data, consent form innovations, AI in research and much more!

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OHRP hosted its 6th annual Exploratory workshop on the ethical and practical considerations of psychedelics research. This workshop explored the ethical and practical considerations for psychedelics research with the goal of promoting an open and grounded discourse on how to conduct research that is inclusive and protective of participants.

Access our event page for the videos, agenda, program book, and more: https://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/education-and-outreach/exploratory-workshop/2023-workshop/index.html

This presentation covered 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.

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

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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.

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This webinar covered the Belmont Report principle of justice in human research ethics and discussed how the interpretation of justice has changed over time. The webinar explored what opportunities exist under the Common Rule to promote research representation and engagement in research and research participation.

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The 2-day in-person Research Community Forum was co-sponsored with the East Tennessee State University, Oak Ridge Associated Universities, and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. This event focused on how to protect the rights and welfare of participants in research utilizing innovative and emerging technologies. Experts shared their views on a variety of topics, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data and Biometric Research, Mobile Health Research, Online and Social Media Research and more.

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This presentation reviewed ethical principles, discussed regulatory requirements for informed consent, and offered strategies to develop high-quality, participant-centered informed consent documents and discussions.

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In this presentation, attendees learned about the concept of institutional engagement, when it matters, and how regulatory requirements apply.

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This presentation explained how the Common Rule applies to research repositories.

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This presentation explained how the Common Rule applies to secondary research with data and biospecimens.

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Content last reviewed March 5, 2024
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