News “Reimaging the IRB” Initiative The depth and breadth of research conducted at Northeastern University is impressive and we know that our research portfolio will…
Posts A New Exempt Application form to Reduce Burden We’ve worked hard to revise our Exempt Application form in order to address areas that frequently require additional clarity during…
Posts Fall 2024 Newsletter IN THIS NEWSLETTER: Reimagining The IRB: Growth and a Word from our Executive Director A New Exempt Application Form…
News Introducing IRB Drop-In Hours for Researchers and the Research Community. We are happy to announce we are hosting IRB drop-in hours for the research community. This is a great way…
Posts Introducing: IRB 101 and IRB Topics Webinar Series for Fall 2024 We are excited to announce a webinar series called IRB Topics. Our initial offerings for Fall 2024 consist of the…
News IRB 101 and IRB Topics Webinar Series for Spring 2025 We are excited to continue IRB 101 and IRB Topics. Our offerings for Spring 2025 consist of the following sessions. …
Posts IRB Drop-in Hours for Fall 2024 Dear NU Research community and IRB listserv members, We are excited to announce expanded hours for our Fall drop-in…
News Looking for Unaffiliated and non-scientist board members! We’re looking for unaffiliated and non-scientist full board members anywhere we can find them. Pictured, we have Bella (Renee's dog)…
News New Form: Research Registry or Repository Form 12.2.2024 A research registry or repository is created whenever identifiable or de-identified (coded) human subjects data or specimens are collected and/or…
News New Guidance Added 03/12/2024 The IRB has published new guidance on the following topics: Developing a CAPA plan Post Approval Monitoring Program Snowball Sampling…
News New Guidance Added 4/24/2024 The IRB has published new guidance, worksheets, and updates on the following: Research in K-12 Schools -- new guidance document…
News New Guidance Added 4/3/2024 The IRB has published new guidance on the following topics: Significant & Non-Significant risk devices -- new guidance document added:…
News New Guidance Added 5/13/2024 The IRB has published new guidance, worksheets, and updates on the following: Good Document Practices (GDP) -- new guidance document…
News New guidance: Research involving employees, colleagues, and/or subordinates We have added new guidance on research involving employees, colleagues, and/or subordinates. Conducting human subjects research where there may be…
News New guidance: Research vs Quality Improvement or Assurance We have added new guidance on the differences between research and QA/QI. Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QA/QI) and research activities both…
News Revisions to the Protocol Application Form – Exempt The DHR has revised Protocol application form – exempt, 05.20.2024. Revisions were made to: Clarify PI eligibility requirements and expectations.…
Posts Summer 2024 Newsletter IN THIS NEWSLETTER: Reimagining The IRB: Kicking off the initiative Introducing Dr. Canca and a Farewell to Dr. Isaacowitz…
News Updated guidance: Research in K-12 Schools We have updated our K-12 research guidelines to now clarify when studies involving minors qualify for exemption under Category 1…
News Welcome Ashley Strzelecki, PhD We are pleased to welcome Ashley Strzelecki, PhD to the Northeastern IRB team! Ashley recently completed her PhD in experimental…
News Welcome Renee Brody, CIP We are pleased to welcome Renee Brody, CIP to the Northeastern IRB team! Renee comes to us with five years…
News Winter 2025 Newsletter IN THIS NEWSLETTER: Reimagining the IRB: Joining the National Conversation A New Research Registry Form When is IRB Review…
