Bots and Survey Responses
May 18, 2026
The rapid increase in bots makes it crucial for researchers to remain diligent and develop quality attention checks to identify fraud, while still being mindful not to overburden actual human participants. This post includes some suggestions for researchers who wish to collect data online.
We heard you! ARROW Navigation Sessions
April 23, 2026
To address some of the feedback we received in the IRB Survey, new ARROW Navigation breakout rooms will be offered during the IRB monthly Virtual Office hours.
Invitation to Submit Proposals
April 23, 2026
The UW ICTR Recruitment and Retention Resource Center is accepting proposals to present at a virtual workshop series this fall focused on participant retention.
Announcing New Staff
April 23, 2026
We're happy to announce that the IRB's Health Sciences team is welcoming a new analyst this month.
Coming Soon: Guidance on Participants with Disabilities
April 23, 2026
The IRB Office is working on guidance for study teams about including people with disabilities in research. We'd love to hear about your experiences or any techniques you may have!
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.