IRB News
Human Subjects Research Newsletter (Spring 2019) now available
Fri, 5th April, 2019
The spring edition of the “Human Subjects Research Newsletter” is now available on the Office of Responsible Research Practices (ORRP) IRB Newsletters webpage. The new issue features information on principal investigator responsibilities, consent form updates, the revised Common Rule, Buck-IRB updates, upcoming educational offerings, and more.
Human Subjects Research Newsletter: Spring 2019
For additional information on the newsletter or any topics contained therein, please contact Ellen Patricia.
Event Reporting in Human Subjects Research
Tue, 2nd April, 2019
The Office of Responsible Research Practices and the Center for Clinical and Translational Science are offering an educational session on human subjects research event reporting. The presentation will:
- Provide an overview of the event reporting policy
- Differentiate between investigator, sponsor, and IRB reporting requirements
- Provide definitions and discuss case examples
- Review best practices and available resources
While the session will be tailored to medical researchers, anyone preparing IRB submissions is welcome. The presentation will be held on Thursday, May 2 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Biomedical Research Tower, Room 115, 460 West Twelfth Avenue.
Live streaming available upon request. Please do not register if you plan to attend via live stream. CME credit is available only for in-person attendance. Contact Sandra Meadows at 614-688-8641 or meadows.8@osu.edu.
The Ohio State University Center for Continuing Medical Education designates this RSS (Regularly Scheduled Series) for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Category : Educational Offerings / IRB / ORRP
Electronic Informed Consent: Processes, Platforms, and Participants
Sun, 17th March, 2019
The Office of Responsible Research Practices and the Center for Clinical and Translational Science are offering an educational session on electronic informed consent that is consistent with legally valid signature requirements. Speakers from the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Office of Research Information Systems, Department of Biomedical Informatics, and the Clinical Trials Management Office will:
- Provide an update regarding OCIO approval of eSignature methods and IRB submission requirements
- Highlight two available Ohio State electronic consent platforms, REDCap and Signet
- Discuss how to conduct informed consent using the available platforms
- Review available resources and guidance
The workshop will be held on Wednesday, April 17 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. in the Ross Heart Hospital, Room H1213, 452 West 10th Avenue.
Live streaming available upon request. Please do not register if you plan to attend via live stream. CME credit is available only for in-person attendance. Contact Sandra Meadows at 614-688-8641 or meadows.8@osu.edu.
The Ohio State University Center for Continuing Medical Education designates this RSS (Regularly Scheduled Series) for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Category : Educational Offerings / IRB / ORRP
Submission to Western IRB under the Revised Common Rule
Sat, 2nd March, 2019
The Office of Responsible Research Practices, the Western IRB (WIRB), and the Center for Clinical and Translational Science are offering an educational session about Western IRB oversight of Ohio State human subjects research with WIRB representative, Christopher Gennai, and Sarah Hersch from ORRP. The presentation will:
- Provide an overview of the Ohio State and WIRB submission processes
- Navigate within the Ohio State and WIRB platforms
- Explore revised Common Rule submission and review considerations
- Describe required submission components
- Review tips for successful submissions
The session will be held on Tuesday, April 2 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Biomedical Research Tower, Room 115, 460 West Twelfth Avenue.
Live streaming available upon request. Please do not register if you plan to attend via live stream. Contact Sandra Meadows at 614-688-8641 or meadows.8@osu.edu.
Category : Educational Offerings / IRB / ORRP
New Online Training – Being a Principal Investigator: Roles, Responsibilities and Resources
Tue, 26th February, 2019
The Office of Research has launched a new online training to provide guidance for principal investigators and their staff. Being a Principal Investigator: Roles, Responsibilities and Resourcesis strongly recommended for principal investigators, but will benefit all members of the research community.
Course content explores the lifecycle of a sponsored project, covers research administration and compliance processes and provides access to many useful resources and tools.
To access the training:
- Log in to http://buckeyelearn.osu.edu
- Search for Being a Principal Investigator: Roles, Responsibilities and Resourcesto register
- Click [Request], and select course from transcript to launch the training
- The course takes approximately 45 minutes to complete
For more information contact Jeff Agnoli, senior staff training and development specialist for the Office of Research.
Initial Submissions and Buck-IRB
Tue, 26th February, 2019
The Office of Responsible Research Practices is offering an educational session on the Buck-IRB initial submission application. The presentation will:
- Provide an overview of the Buck-IRB system and how to navigate through the Ohio State IRB initial application (not external or exempt)
- Identify documents that typically accompany a complete application
- Discuss common pitfalls and tips for successful submission
- Focus on application sections specific to behavioral research
While the session will be tailored to social and behavioral sciences researchers, anyone preparing IRB submissions is welcome to attend. The presentation will be held on Wednesday, March 27 from 3 – 4:30 p.m. in the Research Commons, 3rd Floor of 18th Avenue Library, 175 West 18th Avenue.
This event will be livestreamed. To join remotely, visit carmenconnect.osu.edu/rc-irb. Adobe Flash Player needs to be installed on your computer to join the livestream. Please do not register if you plan to attend remotely.
Category : Buck-IRB / Educational Offerings / IRB / ORRP
Privacy Matters: Preserving Privacy in Human Subjects Research
Mon, 25th February, 2019
Research participants’ privacy is affected by Common Rule revisions, new international regulations, and evolving institutional policies. The Office of Responsible Research Practices (ORRP), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), and the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) are offering an educational session featuring Holly Drake, Ohio State’s first Chief Privacy Officer, and Sandra Meadows from ORRP. The presentation will:
- Examine the privacy landscape at Ohio State and beyond
- Highlight the Final Rule’s privacy emphasis
- Provide an update regarding Certificate of Confidentiality requirements
- Discuss scenarios involving human subjects research privacy considerations
The session will be held on Tuesday, March 26 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. in the James Cancer Center, Room L-035, 460 West Tenth Avenue.
Live streaming available upon request. Please do not register if you plan to attend via live stream. CME credit is available only for in-person attendance. Contact Sandra Meadows at 614-688-8641 or meadows.8@osu.edu.
The Ohio State University Center for Continuing Medical Education designates this RSS (Regularly Scheduled Series) for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Category : Educational Offerings / IRB / ORRP
Buck-IRB Initial IRB Submissions
Tue, 5th February, 2019
The Office of Responsible Research Practices and the Center for Clinical and Translational Science are offering an educational session on the Buck-IRB initial submission application. The presentation will:
- Provide an overview of the Buck-IRB system and how to navigate through the Ohio State IRB initial application (not external or exempt)
- Identify documents that typically accompany a complete application
- Discuss common pitfalls and tips for successful submission
- Focus on application sections specific to biomedical/cancer research
The session will be tailored to medical researchers; however, anyone preparing IRB submissions is welcome to attend. The presentation will be held on Tuesday, March 5 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. in the Biomedical Research Tower, Room 115, 460 West Twelfth Avenue.
Live streaming available upon request. Please do not register if you plan to attend via live stream. Contact Sandra Meadows at 614-688-8641 or meadows.8@osu.edu.
Category : Buck-IRB / Educational Offerings / IRB / ORRP
Initial Submissions under the Revised Common Rule
Mon, 4th February, 2019
The Office of Responsible Research Practices is offering a workshop for graduate students on how to navigate the Institutional Review Board (IRB) process. The workshop will focus on the following key topics:
- Understanding why we have an IRB process
- Exploring types of research and levels of review under the 2018 Common Rule
- Reviewing application components
- Tips for successful application completion
- Finding out where to go for help
While this session will be tailored to social and behavioral sciences researchers, anyone preparing IRB submissions is welcome. The workshop will be held on Thursday, February 28 from 11 a.m. to noon in the Research Commons, 3rd Floor of 18th Avenue Library, 175 West 18th Avenue.
Contact: 614-688-8641 or meadows.8@osu.edu
Category : Educational Offerings / IRB / ORRP
University Laboratory Safety Committee Excellence in Safety Awards
Thu, 31st January, 2019
The University Laboratory Safety Committee’s Excellence in Safety awards recognize a university faculty or staff member, student and a laboratory research group who have made a considerable contribution to improving laboratory safety on the Ohio State campus. Such contributions can be defined as actions taken to prevent injury or illness, outstanding response and cooperation given to resolve unsafe conditions, consistent improvement during laboratory inspections, or any other consistent and proactive demonstration of efforts in support of a positive laboratory safety culture.
Environmental Health and Safety and the Office of Research coordinate the University Laboratory Safety Committee (ULSC). The ULSC works to enhance the safety culture at Ohio State by helping to shape safety programs, review and distribute new regulatory information and provide feedback from the university community regarding current laboratory safety incidents or issues.
Nominations for 2019 individual, group and student awards will be accepted through February 25, 2019.
