Keeping the UMB Community Informed
This newsletter is designed to get timely and useful information to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) research community. Please email HRPO@umaryland.edu if you have suggestions and topics for future newsletters.
From the IRB Chair
UMB IRB chair and Human Research Protections Office (HRPO)/IRB virtual office hours take place the second Monday of each month from 12-1 p.m.
No reservation is required.
Support
Do you need assistance with your IRB protocol design, scientific and regulatory issues, or personalized research guidance for human research studies?
Schedule a meeting with an IRB vice chair for expert support.
Tips for Modifications
When submitting a modification to update documents (e.g., research protocol, ICFs), please include versions with tracked changes along with clean versions so the IRB can review the changes being made.
If you have more than one CITI training account, please merge them. If you need help locating information for both accounts, email hrpo@umaryland.edu and we will assist you.
Instructions on merging CITI accounts.
HRPO Closures
Nov. 27-28
Dec. 25-Jan. 1
For emergencies during closures, please call the HRPO line (410-706-5037) for assistance.
Call for IRB Members
The UMB IRB is seeking new membership. Although the UMB IRB is looking for members of varying skills and expertise, MDs are strongly encouraged to apply. Prior IRB experience is not necessary. Full orientation and training will be provided.
If you or someone you know is interested in joining UMB’s IRB, please email HRPO@umaryland.edu with the subject “IRB Volunteer.”