Adding Study Team Members to Existing ARROW Applications
March 17, 2026
The Update Personnel guidance mentions many reasons why a study team member may not be successful in adding someone to the application, but here is a list of the most common reasons.
Continuing Review Submission and Review
March 17, 2026
If your study requires continuing review, we ask that you submit your continuing review at least 45 days prior to the study's expiration to allow sufficient time for IRB review.
2025 IRB Satisfaction Survey Results
March 17, 2026
Thank you to everyone who completed our 2025 IRB Satisfaction Survey! Your feedback is incredibly valuable.
Updating Consent Forms in REDCap
January 16, 2026
When a study is IRB approved to utilize REDCap to obtain electronic consent and a change of protocol results in a new version of the consent form, the electronic consent form must also be updated.
Plain Language Reminder
January 16, 2026
Use of plain language in participant-facing documents such as advertisements and consent forms helps to ensure non-scientific readers can understand the study's purpose and procedures.
Personnel Announcement
December 12, 2025
It is with mixed emotions that we announce the retirement of our long-time colleague, John Cejka.
IRB Reliance Email Data Loss
December 12, 2025
The IRBReliance@wisc.edu email account experienced an outage and loss of data this week.
New Umbrella & Outcomes Guidance
December 12, 2025
The Investigator Manual has been updated to provide study teams with additional guidance about umbrella and outcomes protocols.
Upcoming: IRB for Beginners
November 17, 2025
This December workshop offers an overview of what an IRB is, considerations for IRB review and submission, and resources you can consult for more information.