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IRB e-Mail Archives 2007

Important IRB Announcements Archive

Date Subject
Feb 2, 2007 IRB Approval/Expiration Date Policy Revised
Feb 28, 2007 New Educational Module Requirement for FDA Regulated Research
Mar 30, 2007 IRB Consultation Hours
IRB Question of the Week
Apr 27, 2007 New Guidance Regarding Reproductive Risks
May 11, 2007 Policy on Blood Draws
Jul 06, 2007 New OHRP Adverse Events Guidance
Jul 20, 2007 Paper Submission Hours
Jul 20, 2007 Guidance to Investigators Regarding Audits by Regulatory Agencies
Jul 20, 2007 Revisions to Chapter 8 of Reference Manual Related to Information Being Placed in Medical Records
Oct 28, 2007 Submitting Unanticipated Problems using OSIRIS
Nov 09, 2007 The University of Pittsburgh IRB Can No Longer Be Used for Studies Processed By the UPMC Clinical Trials Office
Nov 13, 2007 New Guidance on Preparing 'Cost Language' for Consent Forms when a Research Study Includes Any Use of UPMC Clinical Services
Dec 12, 2007 IRB Meeting/Deadline Schedule for 2008
Renewal Submissions - Reminders
Ask the IRB for 2008 – On the Road
Feb 07, 2008 Information for Healthcare Professionals - Suicidality and Antiepileptic Drugs
Feb 15, 2008 IRB Hours for Submitting Paper Protocols
Clinical Trials Registration Requirements
Feb 29, 2008 Oversight of Human Stem Cell Research
May 09, 2008 Converting Currently Approved IRB Paper Protocols into OSIRIS

IRB Questions of the Week Archive

Date Question
Mar 30, 2007 We are using laptop computers to interview our subjects and store their data. What should I do if one of these laptops is stolen?
Apr 6, 2007 We are preparing an IRB protocol using OSIRIS. Can more than one member of the research staff work on the application? Also, who will receive e-mail notifications from OSIRIS?
May 11, 2007 I am an investigator with appointments at both the University of Pittsburgh and the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. How do I know if I need University IRB approval, VAPHS IRB approval, or both?
Jun 29, 2007 I'm submitting a protocol in OSIRIS and want to know what my options are for spellchecking sections of my electronic application?

OSIRIS Tip of the Week Archive

Date Subject
Dec 12, 2007 Consent Forms in Must Be in Word Format
Jan 04, 2008 How to Print Your Study
Jan 11, 2008 Need to modify your approved consent form(s)? Here’s how...
Feb 01, 2008 Sending Comments to the IRB for Modifications
Feb 22, 2008 How to use the reviewer notes to add justification for each change in a modification
Mar 07, 2008 Adding External Investigators
Mar 13, 2008 How to respond to comments from the IRB
Mar 21, 2008 Important Tips for Responding to a Reviewer's Comments
May 16, 2008 Submitting Unanticipated Problem Reports in OSIRIS