Tips of the Week

Did you know...
...that when appropriate, the research plan makes adequate provisions for monitoring the data collected to ensure the safety of subjects? [IRB Policy III.D]
Did you know...
...that when appropriate, there are adequate provisions to protect the privacy of subjects and to maintain the confidentiality of data, during and after the conclusion of the research for monitoring the data collected? [IRB POlicy III.D]
Did you know...
...that the IRB evaluates the proposed research to ensure that there are adequate provisions to protect the privacy of subjects and to maintain the confidentiality of identifiable data? [IRB Policy III.D]
Did you know...

...that there must be adequate provisions to protect the rights and welfare of vulnerable populations (children, prisoners, pregnant women, mentally disabled persons, or economically or educationally disadvantaged persons) from coercion or undue influence? [IRB Policy III.D]

Did you know...
...that the IRB may determine that it is appropriate for the study to include ancillary care, additional monitoring, counseling, or social support?  [IRB Policy III.D]
Did you know...
...that when appropriate, the informed consent document should include the Additional Elements of informed consent? [IRB Policy III.D]
Did you know...
...that the full IRB Committee determines a review interval for the research as appropriate to the degree of risk, but not greater than one year from the last date of IRB approval?  The regulations make no provision for any grace period extending the conduct of research beyond the expiration date of IRB approval.  Therefore, continuing review and re-approval of research occurs on or before the date when IRB approval expires.  [IRB Policy III.D]
Did you know...

...that the following factors are taken into consideration when determining the appropriate review interval?

Did you know...
...that standard requirements for informed consent or its waiver or alteration apply to all studies meeting the criteria for approval by the full IRB Committee?  [IRB Policy III.D]
Did you know...
...that all research approved by the full IRB Committee is conducted in accordance with all applicable University of Arizona policies and procedures? [IRB Policy III.D]