Due to the overwhelming number of inquiries from organizations seeking a more focused and topic-specific educational program in human research protections, PRIM&R developed IRB 250 as a follow-up to our highly acclaimed IRB 101^sm.

IRB 250 is designed for professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of and insight into core topics related to human research protection programs (HRPPs). The curriculum also delivers an array of practical strategies for enhancing an institution’s HRPP/IRB operations via the use of best practices.

This program is taught by HRPP/IRB experts who are recognized leaders in the fields of human research protections and research ethics.

Each customizable IRB 250 program begins with an introductory section on the Criteria for the Review of Research as specified in the “Common Rule,” followed by four additional modules that best meet the needs of the host institution. Modules include:

• Applying the Expedited Categories, 
• Applying the Exemption Categories
• Conflicts of Interest, 
• Children and Adolescents
• Informed Consent
• International Research
• Internet Research
• Unanticipated Problems and Adverse Events
• Research with Biological Specimens
• And more!

To learn more about the IRB 250 program, please view a sample program agenda and read our module descriptions. 

Participant Feedback

Here’s what participants have said about IRB 250: 

• “All research administrators should attend this workshop. “
• “Great overview on pertinent topics within research ethics and IRB approval that are applicable to clinical researchers."
• “Clear information. Precise presentation. Good balance of history and context with policies."
• “Great slides! The presenters were very knowledgeable."
• “Even though I have been able to attend multiple annual PRIM&R meetings and have served on the IRB for many years, the information presented was incisive, current, and comprehensive and further clarified existing knowledge. “

Schedule a Program

To schedule IRB 250 at your institution, please complete the institutional survey.

The completed form should be submitted to Alysa Perry, program coordinator, via fax (617.423.1185) or email . Please contact Alysa at 617.423.4112, ext. 131, with any questions you might have regarding hosting an At Your Doorstep program.