Thursday, September 26, 2024

9:30 am - 1:15 pm (Zoom Session)

Pitt IRB is responsible for approving human subjects research conducted by Pitt and UPMC faculty, staff, and students or conducted at Pitt and UPMC facilities. “Ready, Set, Go!” will introduce when Pitt IRB approval is needed, the steps for submitting to the IRB, and suggestions for a successful submission, including the basics of informed consent, recruitment, compensation, HIPAA, Single IRB (Reliance), and other commonly applicable topics.  Whether you are new to the institution, new to your role, or someone who needs a refresher, "Ready, Set, Go!" is the session for you. 

Please see the schedule of presentations below.
 
Registration for the virtual workshop is required. Registration will stay open until the end of the workshop.

Please contact askirb@pitt.edu with questions.

Speakers: HRP Staff and IRB Chair

9:30 AM to 10:05 AM  Overview of the Pitt IRB, required training, first steps in PittPRO, types of reviews

10:05 AM to 11:15 AM  Recruitment, Consent, Waivers of Consent and Documentation, and HIPAA 

11:15 AM to 11:25 AM  Break

11:25 AM to 12:00 PM   Adverse Events and other Reportable New Information (RNI) 

12:00 PM to 12:40 PM   Ancillary Reviews, Pitt+Me, Vincent Payments, Modifications and Continuing Review, closing studies, and other considerations

12:40 PM to 12:45 PM  Break

12:45 PM to 1:15 PM  Single IRB (sIRB) and Reliance Agreements

1:15 PM  Wrap-Up