July '24 Toolkit Updates

August 26, 2024

As part of the bi-annual Toolkit updates, updates to various toolkit documents were published at the end of July.

Responding to Modifications Requested

August 26, 2024

When the Institutional Review Board (IRB) requests modifications, please refrain from making additional changes that haven’t been specifically requested as part of your response.

New Meriter Submission Guidance

August 26, 2024

New guidance posted to help UW researchers navigate the IRB review process when UW research involves Meriter.

ARROW Outage Scheduled

July 17, 2024

ARROW will be offline and unavailable from Friday, August 9th @ 4pm through Monday, August 12th @ 8am.

ARROW Update: UROC Feasibility

July 16, 2024

Beginning on July 28, 2024, a UROC page will replace the SMPH feasibility page in ARROW and will include questions to determine if UROC review is required.

Change of Protocol Reminder

July 16, 2024

When updating documents, please accept all previously approved tracked changes and delete all comments in study documents before making new changes.

ARROW Click 10 Upgrade

June 20, 2024

The IRB will have dedicated virtual office hours and presentations related to upcoming ARROW updates.

Reminders to Remove Key Personnel

June 20, 2024

If an individual is no longer acting as key personnel on a study or has left the UW, please remove this individual from the ARROW application.

Reminders When Placing Orders for Research Procedures

June 20, 2024

It is the responsibility of research teams to ensure that informed consent has been obtained from subjects prior to any research procedure, including labs and imaging procedures.

Update to Considerations for Industry Funded Studies Reviewed Locally

June 20, 2024

Fully industry sponsored studies are reviewed by an independent IRB except for limited exceptions.