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.

We're Hiring!

January 16, 2026

Our office is hiring an IRB Analyst to join the HS Team.

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.