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This page offers newsworthy topics, helpful regulatory tips, and updates to IRB/ORI policy, procedures, and guidelines for IRB Members and others involved in human research.

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October 14, 2026

View the October issue of The IRB Review Newsletter

In this issue:

  • New AI Adventures in Medical Research Videos Available Now!
  • Save the Date: Fall Into Research (College of Medicine Networking Event)
  • Tableau Server Upgrade
  • Upcoming ORI Office Hours
  • Request a Consult

September 17, 2026

View the September issue of The IRB Review Newsletter

In this issue:

  • 28th Annual Human Research Protections Virtual Conference
  • MTurk Closure
  • Save the Date: Fall Into Research (College of Medicine Networking Event)
  • Upcoming ORI Office Hours
  • Request a Consult

August 19, 2026

View the August issue of The IRB Review Newsletter

In this issue:

  • 28th Annual Human Research Protections Conference
  • Informed Consent Posting Scope Clarification
  • Faculty Advising for Human Subject Research
  • Upcoming ORI Office Hours
  • Request a Consult

July 14, 2026

View the July issue of The IRB Review Newsletter

In this issue:

  • Foundational Training in Clinical Research Operations and Regulatory Requirements: Principal Investigator 101
  • CCTS Learn at Lunch: On the Horizon - 2026 Human Subject Protection Update
  • Upcoming ORI Office Hours
  • Request a Consult

June 22, 2026

View the June issue of The IRB Review Newsletter

In this issue:

  • Seeking Non-Scientist IRB Members
  • Informed Consent Waivers - Into the Gray
  • July 21, 2026 CCTS Research Update: Human Research Protection Program Update
  • Upcoming ORI Office Hours
  • Request a Consult

May 8, 2026

View the May issue of The IRB Review Newsletter

In this issue:

  • May 20, 2026 Clinical Trials Day
  • AI Informed Consent Sample Language
  • Physical Exercise Research Guidance
  • Upcoming ORI Office Hours
  • Request a Consult

April 8, 2026

View the April issue of The IRB Review Newsletter

In this issue:

  • New Umbrella Protocol Policy for Minimal Risk Record Review Research
  • Upgrade to iThenticate 2.0
  • Exercise Research
  • Upcoming ORI Office Hours
  • Request a Consult

March 18, 2026

View the March issue of The IRB Review Newsletter

In this issue:

  • Explore New AI Human Research Resources
  • Does HIPAA Apply to Your Research?
  • Reminder for Reliance Protocols
  • Upcoming ORI Office Hours
  • Request a Consult

February 2026

No Issue
 

January 23, 2026

View the January issue of The IRB Review Newsletter

In this issue:

  • Compensation Update
  • Expedited Category 2
  • Update to Reliance Protocols
  • Upcoming ORI Office Hours
  • Request a Consult

Announcements

October 2026 RCR Newsletter

October issue now available

E-IRB Version 6 (V6) Update: October 21, 2026

Starting at noon on October 21, 2026, E-IRB will be offline for approximately one hour for an upgrade to Version 6 (V6). Please save your work before then. The V6 update builds new forms directly into the E-IRB application in place of some previously required attachments. These changes are aimed at improving compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The update also improves content and formatting throughout the system, including IRB Reviewer forms.

October 2026 The IRB Review Newsletter

October issue now available

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