EDUCATION & TRAINING
You asked and we listened! Our education team is currently collaborating with members of the research community in order to redesign IRBMED’s education program. Our goal is to make sure this new program is tailored to meet the needs of the research community, and we are dedicated to replacing the existing curriculum and offerings.
What should you expect? Over the course of the next couple of months, you may notice a decrease in class offerings as we bring the current program to an end and prepare to launch the Education & Training Program. We expect initial rollout of the new design to begin in early April.
What makes the Education & Training Program different? Beginning in April and continuing for the next several months, the number of class offerings will significantly increase from the current options. Classes will be structured to provide varying levels of information based on needs and experience level. The courses will also be facilitated by a consortium of subject matter experts with the knowledge to address your questions.
How can I get involved? IRBMED will be hosting two Open Forums for the research community where we will provide information regarding the proposed Education & Training Program, and various initiatives that are presently underway. This will be an opportunity for you to evaluate the new design, review content, and provide our staff with feedback and suggestions. More information regarding these Open Forums will be available shortly.
Consultations
IRBMED offers consults on various human subjects’ research protection topics. These educational consults are designed for small groups (typically less than 10 people). For information about what topics are offered or to request a consult, click here.
Staff Changes
Effective January 30, 2012, Judith Birk, Director of IRB-HSBS, will be Interim Director at IRBMED.
Effective January 30, 2012, Purnachandra Garimella has accepted the position of Junior Associate Regulatory Analyst for the B1 Board.
Effective January 27, 2012, Patricia Gordon, eResearch Coordinator, and Lark Speyer, Junior Associate Regulatory Analyst, will be managing the B1 Board submissions.
Legacy System Has Been Discontinued
IRBMED has ended all support for studies managed through the Legacy (paper) application system. The IRBMED office has administratively terminated all Legacy projects that were not migrated to the electronic system (eResearch) before December 23, 2011.
If your study has been administratively terminated, you must suspend all research activities (such as enrollment, data collection, and data analysis) until you have re-submitted the study using eResearch and obtained IRBMED approval.
Nominations for Service on IRBMED
If you are interested in joining IRBMED, please mail your CV or resume with a letter of interest stating your reasons for volunteering to IRBMED Director, c/o Board Secretaries: Colleen Bouton or Maria Camilleri. IRBMED is currently in need of 'Community Members who are Non-Affiliated'. To be eligible for participation on the IRBMED as a community representative, neither the member nor any member of his/her immediate family may otherwise have a direct affiliation (i.e., as an employee, contractor, student in a degree program, or active emeritus faculty member) with the University. Immediate family includes spouse, parents, grandparents, children and grandchildren, brothers, sisters, mother-in-law, father-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, adopted, half, and step members.
