New to Emory? If you are a new investigator at Emory, we encourage you to make an appointment with the IRB to take stock of your studies and prepare a plan for a smooth transfer of your research projects. For sociobehavioral studies, contact Donna Dent. For biomedical studies, contact Madeline Peyton.
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Effective June 3, 2010, Emory University has updated its registration with both the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
If your sponsor requires an official letter with approval periods, please click here.
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Research Match: The Emory IRB is pleased to provide administrative IRB support for Emory as a participating site for the ResearchMatch project (PI: Arlene Chapman, MD). For more information, please visit www.researchmatch.org. At the Emory IRB office, Claire Wu is the contact for ResearchMatch questions.
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How are we doing? Please take a few moments to complete the Emory IRB Satisfaction Survey and let us know. We will use your responses to improve our service to the Emory research community. If you have any questions, please email Donna Dent (dzdent@emory.edu). We appreciate your feedback!
What's New at the Emory IRB...
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OHRP is now on YouTube
7-15-2010
The Office of Human Research Protections now has a variety of informational videos up as part of the Department of Health and Human Services YouTube channel. The OHRP playlist can be found here, and the DHHS channel here.
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New Biomedical Consent Form Templates
The Emory IRB is pleased to announce the arrival of new biomedical consent templates for all Emory sites, as well as Grady Healthcare and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. The new template is a complete overhaul and includes new guidance on costs and injuries to subjects. The new templates can be found on the Forms & Tools page.
Questions about the new templates? Contact Sean Kiskel at skiskel@emory.edu or 404-712-0766.
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IRB Co-Chair recognized by Emory
Aryeh Stein, the Emory IRB Co-Chair and Associate Professor at the Rollins School of Public Health, has received the Thomas F. Sellers Award. The award is presented to the faculty member of Rollins School of Public Health who exemplifies the ideals of public health and who serves as a role model and mentor to his or her colleagues. The award is given annually to an individual who, like the man for whom it was named, represents the best qualities of collegiality.
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New Policies and Procedures
The Emory IRB has updated its Policy and Procedures. The new version is dated 5-11-10, and replaces the 8-3-09 version.
