The Human Research Protections Office and Institutional Review Board (IRB) will be releasing a tip of the month to help the campus community stay up to date on the Human Research Protections Program. This month, our tip provides an outline of principal investigator responsibilities for IRB-approved protocols.
1. Obtain IRB Approval: Ensure that the research protocol is reviewed and approved by an IRB before starting the study.
2. Informed Consent: Obtain and document informed consent from all research participants. Ensure they understand the study and its potential risks and benefits.
3. Compliance with the Protocol: Conduct the research according to the IRB-approved protocol and adhere to any modifications approved by the IRB.
4. Safety Monitoring: Monitor the safety of participants throughout the study and report any adverse events or unanticipated problems to the IRB.
5. Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate and complete records of all research activities, including consent forms, data, and correspondence with the IRB.
6. Privacy and Confidentiality: Protect the privacy of participants and the confidentiality of their data.
7. Training and Supervision: Ensure that all research staff are adequately trained and supervised.
8. Reporting: Submit required reports to the IRB, including progress reports, final reports, and any other information requested by the IRB.