2023 Events

2023

• Sept 26-27

  Making a Difference in Human Subjects Research: Empowering Participants, Engaging Communities, and Protecting Data

  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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• Sept 14

  Exploring the Ethical and Practical Considerations of Psychedelics Research

  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

• July 25

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

  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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• July 18

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

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

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• July 11

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

  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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• May 24

  Promoting Research Representation and Engagement – Opportunities Under the Common Rule

  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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• Mar 29-30

  Research in the Age of Technology

  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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• Mar 15

  Respecting Persons – From Basic Requirements to Embracing Participant- Centered Informed Consent

  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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• Mar 8

  Before Saying “I Do” to the Common Rule: Figuring out “Engagement”

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

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• Mar 1

  Doing Research with Data and Biospecimens under the Common Rule Part 2 – How Does that Work with Repositories and Future Use?

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

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• Feb 22

  Doing Research with Data and Biospecimens under the Common Rule Part 1 – What Researchers Should Know

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

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