Overview 
 
On February 4-6, PRIM&R offered IRB Fundamentals: IRB 101^sm and IRB Administrator 101 in Las Vegas, NV! This 2½-day program was geared specifically to meet the educational needs of the Institutional Review Board (IRB)/Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) member, administrator, and staff. 

Registrants had the option to attend the entire program from February 4-6, or to select only one of the two educational programs being offered.

IRB 101^sm
Monday, February 4, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

IRB 101^sm covered the ethics, history, and federal regulations related to the conduct of biomedical and social science research on human subjects. Through a series of lectures, interactive discussions, and case studies, IRB/HRPP members, administrators, clinical investigators, and research learned: 

• How the federally mandated IRB system developed within the United States;
• The underlying ethical principles and procedures for reviewing research involving the protection of human subjects; and
• The key components of the regulations which govern IRB operations.

IRB Administrator 101
Tuesday, February 5, 8:30 AM–4:00 PM
Wednesday, February 6, 8:30 AM–12:15 PM

IRB Administrator 101 was a 1½-day program specifically designed for IRB/HRPP administrators and coordinators and reviewed the responsibilities involved in managing theIRB/HPRP.  Taught by two highly experienced administrators in the field, IRB Administrator 101:

• Identified the key components of human research protection programs;
• Examined the primary responsibilities of administrators; and
• Reviewed the strategies and policies for developing and/or strengthening your institution’s human research protection program.

IRB Administrator 101 highlighted key administrator tasks including:

• Advising principal investigators, research staff, IRB chair and members, and institutional officials
• Managing protocol review
• Recordkeeping and reporting
• Handling allegations and complaints
• Developing policies and procedures
• Managing staff and infrastructural needs
• Serving liaison functions
• Providing/overseeing education
• Conducting quality improvement or assurance reviews
• Coordinating "off-site" administrative agreements

 
Questions?
Please contact us via e-mail or telephone at 617.423.4112, ext. 26. Thank you!