News - January 2026
January 16, 2026
This issue of the newsletter provides reminders about the importance of using plain language and updating consent forms in REDCap.
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.
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.
News - December 2025
December 12, 2025
This issue of the newsletter includes personnel and new guidance announcements, as well as information on the recent issues with the Reliance service account.
Guidance for New & Departing Researchers
June 12, 2025
Information to help investigators new to or leaving UW-Madison.
News - April 2025
April 15, 2025
This issue of the newsletter provides information about resources available for enrolling non-English-speaking participants, new guidance for study teams with members within and outside the HCC, and guidance on funding directives to stop, pause, suspend or modify activities.
News - September 2024
September 26, 2024
This issue of the newsletter announces new limited-English-proficiency guidance, exemption reminders, and includes a call for new IRB members.
News - June 2024
June 20, 2024
This issue of the newsletter includes information on the ARROW Click 10 upgrade, a reminder to remove key personnel, reminders regarding placing orders for research procedures, and updates on research uses of Care Everywhere.
Updated Exceptions & Deviations Guidance
June 13, 2022
Guidance outlining when protocol deviations under the control of the study team may not require reporting to the IRB was recently updated.