New QI/QA Registry Self-Certification Tool
August 18, 2026
The IRB has developed a QI/QA Registry Self-Certification Tool designed to assess whether the creation of or data sharing with a repository or registry qualifies as quality improvement or quality assurance or constitutes research.
We heard you! Additional Meeting Info Posted
August 18, 2026
Additional meeting information has been added to our website.
We heard you! Examples of common exemption applications
July 22, 2026
In response to our recent IRB User Survey, we are sharing examples with guidance for three common exemption applications.
Using AI as a Tool
July 22, 2026
Before using any AI tool, study teams should first understand the classification of the data they plan to upload or process. Data classification helps determine the level of protection required for data and which tools may be used appropriately.
REMINDER on Adding Federal Funding to an Approved Study
July 22, 2026
Adding new federal funds, particularly NIH funds, to an already approved study may require additional modifications beyond just adding the funding.
Meriter Decommissioning its IRB
July 22, 2026
On September 1, 2026, Meriter hospital will be decommissioning their IRB.
Research Forum: IRB Considerations When Using AI in Human Research
June 25, 2026
Please join us on 7/15 at 1pm for a research forum presentation on IRB considerations for using AI in human subjects research.
Clinicaltrials.gov Education Opportunity
June 25, 2026
The virtual training, ClinicalTrials.gov: Essentials for Academic Medical Centers, is designed to help staff at academic medical centers meet the federal requirements for registering clinical studies and reporting results on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Compliance Corner: Protecting data when personnel leave UW but remain involved in a project
June 25, 2026
If a student or other collaborator is leaving UW and plans to continuing working with research data, there are many considerations for ensuring protection of the data.
Pre-Submission Time-Out
June 25, 2026
We have received emails from study teams asking how long applications can stay in pre-submission before they time out in ARROW. The ARROW IT team has provided the following clarification for various submission types.