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.

Research Community Trainings

November 17, 2025

The IRB Office is currently planning next year's research community trainings and would like your feedback on the topics you'd most like to see us cover.

IEP Follow-up Survey Reminder

November 17, 2025

PIs and points of contact listed on any ARROW application should have received a link to an IRB Efficiency Project survey in their email.

RELIANT Reminder

November 17, 2025

Individuals employed by other institutions (except UW Health, UW Medical Foundation, Morgridge, and Madison VA) should not be listed as study team personnel on the Study Team page in ARROW, even if they have a UW appointment, without contacting RELIANT first.