Office of Responsible Research Practices News
Animal Care and Use Newsletter (Spring 2018) now available
Posted: May 24, 2018
The Spring 2018 edition of the “Animal Care and Use Newsletter” is now available on the Office of Responsible Research Practices (ORRP) IACUC Newsletters webpage. The new issue includes information about animal hazard safety protocols, using pharmaceutical-grade saline for injection, SR buprenorphine, EHS field researcher guidelines updated, acknowledgment for AALAS technician certifications, zoonotic fact sheets for working with horses, IACUC policy updates; reminders to make sure to review approved protocol renewals, checking the correct phone number listed in e-Protocol, rodent cage-side surgery records, eIACUC new protocol activity updated on November 2 and online risk assessment tool; also includes helpful e-Protocol tips.
Animal Care and Use Newsletter – Spring 2018
For additional information on the newsletter or any topics contained therein, please contact Melinda Bruns.
Amendments and Buck-IRB
Posted: April 4, 2018
The Office of Responsible Research Practices is offering an advanced workshop on amendments to approved human subjects research and the Buck-IRB system. The session will:
- Describe the amendment process
- Review relevant HRPP policies and regulations
- Provide guidance and tips on amendment submission via Buck-IRB
- Explain how to expedite the amendment screening and review processes
While the session will be tailored to behavioral and social sciences researchers, anyone preparing IRB submissions is welcome.
The workshop will be held on Thursday, April 12 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Research Commons, 3rd Floor 18th Avenue Library, 175 West 18th Avenue.
Contact: 614-688-8641 or meadows.8@osu.edu
Event Reporting in Human Subjects Research
Posted: March 30, 2018
The Office of Responsible Research Practices and the Center for Clinical and Translational Science are offering a workshop on human subjects research event reporting. The session 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 workshop will be held on Wednesday, May 2, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. in the Biomedical Research Tower, Room 115, 460 West Twelfth Avenue.
Contact: 614-688-8641 or meadows.8@osu.edu
Submission to Western IRB
Posted: March 20, 2018
The Office of Responsible Research Practices and the Center for Clinical and Translational Science are presenting a session about Western IRB (WIRB) oversight of Ohio State human subjects research. The workshop will:
- Provide an overview of the Ohio State and WIRB submission processes
- Describe steps to navigate within the Buck-IRB system
- Describe required submission components
The workshop will be held on Wednesday, April 18 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. in Room 115 Biomedical Research Tower, 460 West Twelfth Avenue.
Contact: 614-688-8641 or meadows.8@osu.edu
Therapeutic Development in Academia and the Challenges of FDA-regulated Research
Posted: March 2, 2018
The Office of Responsible Research Practices and the Center for Clinical and Translational Science are offering a workshop on FDA considerations in drug and device research. The workshop will:
- Summarize the regulations governing development of investigational drugs and medical devices
- Define FDA’s role in reviewing drug and medical device clinical trials
- Explain what to expect during FDA inspections of clinical trials
- Identify key resources for academic researchers embarking on their therapeutic development odyssey
The workshop will be held on Tuesday, March 20 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. in the Clinical Skills Education and Assessment Center, Room 620, 6th Floor Prior Health Sciences Library, 376 West Tenth Avenue.
Contact: 614-688-8641 or meadows.8@osu.edu
Initial IRB Submissions and Buck-IRB
Posted: February 27, 2018
The Office of Responsible Research Practices and the Research Commons are offering a workshop on the Buck-IRB initial submission application. The session will:
- Provide an overview of the Buck-IRB system and how to navigate through the Ohio State IRB initial application (not external or exempt applications)
- Identify documents that typically accompany a complete initial application
- Discuss common pitfalls and tips for successful submission
- Focus on initial application sections specific to social & behavioral research
The workshop will be held on Wednesday, March 7 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Research Commons, Third Floor 18th Avenue Library, 175 West 18th Avenue.
Contact: 614-688-8641 or meadows.8@osu.edu
Human Subjects Research Newsletter (Winter 2018) now available
Posted: February 9, 2018
The winter 2018 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 the revised Common Rule implementation delay, an AAHRPP reaccreditation update, informed consent using e-signatures, and more.
Human Subjects Research Newsletter – Winter 2018
For additional information on the newsletter or any topics contained therein, please contact Ellen Patricia.
