UROC Review Reminder
October 17, 2025
All prospective, non-oncology studies involving human research participants that use UW Health facilities, staff, equipment, procedures, or occur in any SMPH space must undergo UROC review.
Local Review of Industry Funded Studies
October 17, 2025
While fully industry sponsored studies are generally ceded to independent IRBs (e.g. WCG or Advarra), there are some exceptions to this requirement.
Linking Funding Between ARROW & RAMP
September 10, 2025
A quick guide on how to appropriate identify funding sources within the ARROW application.
Call for Non-Scientific IRB Members
September 10, 2025
The IRB is looking to add members that do not have a background in scientific or biomedical work.
ICTR's Workshop Series
September 10, 2025
This fall and winter, ICTR is hosting a virtual workshop series on practical communication techniques for increasing understanding and improving recruitment and retention outcomes.
CoCs for Non-NIH-Funded Research
September 10, 2025
Study teams collecting highly sensitive data can now request a discretionary Certificate of Confidentiality (CoC).
New IRB Staff
August 6, 2025
We're happy to announce that the IRB's Minimal Risk Research team is welcoming a new analyst this month.
July '25 Toolkit Updates
July 15, 2025
As part of our semi-annual updates, a number of toolkit documents were recently revised including including guidance for situations where PIs are leaving the institution and email recruitment.
Just in Time Requests (JITs)
July 15, 2025
If a Principal Investigator (PI) receives an automated JIT request, it is recommended that they check their score/percentile through eRA Commons
MyChart Recruitment
July 15, 2025
Studies that use MyChart Research Recruitment Invitations should contact the Clinical Research Program Specialist Team before submitting the invitation text to the IRB.