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Spring 2017 IRB Training Schedule

by Christine Davison
Below you will find the schedule of trainings for the Spring 2017 semester. If you are unable to make any of these times, but are interested in the content, please feel free to contact Meghan Wright ([email protected]) to schedule a time to meet.
In addition, we will be holding an Informed Consent Workshop Series throughout the semester. These 4 workshops will address advanced aspects of the informed consent document/process.  We developed these topics from actual auditing/monitoring findings. This workshop is intended to lighten people’s workload by helping people understand expectations from VCU, Federal Government, sponsors/funders, etc.
January:
1/17/17 11:00 – 12:00 BioTech 1 Rm 3044 – Intro to the IRB Submission Process
1/18/17 1:00-2:00 BioTech Rm 3060 – Informed Consent Process – Basic
1/19/17: 11:00-1:00 BioTech Rm 3044 –  Informed Consent – Five Important (Advanced) Areas of Consent Problems and How to Avoid Them
  • These themed areas are based on actual findings.  Areas include:  Documentation & Formatting, VA Code requirements, Big errors that could lead to data being thrown out or reports to the regulatory authorities, Process errors, and Ethical Obligations to the volunteer research subjects.
February:
2/7/17 10:00-11:00 TML 2-006  – Intro to the IRB Submission Process
2/8/17 12:00-1:00 BioTech 3044 – Reportable Events in Research
2/9/17 8:00-9:00 BioTech 3044 – Reportable Events in Research
2/16/17: 11:00-1:00 BioTech 1 3060 “Registries are Peacock Tail Feathers … and all PIs are Peacocks!” …spoken by a VCU researcher.
  • The Complex World of Informed Consent for Registries and Repositories … or Do It Right and Avoid Years of Headaches.
  • Registries and Repositories have more than tripled in numbers at VCU/VCUHS in the past three years.  Come learn how to lessen your workload if you have a registry/repository or you might have one in the future.
March:
3/7/17 11:30-12:30 TML 2-006 – Intro to the IRB Submission Process
3/8/17 12:00 BioTech 1 Rm 3044 – HIPAA Pathways and Authorization in Research
April:
4/4/17 11:30-12:30 TML 2-006 – Intro to the IRB Submission Process
4/5/17 8:00-9:00 BioTech 3044 – Protecting Vulnerable Populations in Research
4/5/17 12:00-1:00 BioTech 3060 – Protecting Vulnerable Populations in Research
4/28/17: Time TBD (Part of the Quality in Clinical Research Conference) –  Title TBD – CMEs and CEUs will be offered!
  • This workshop will span current issues such as common problems including special considerations for Vulnerable Populations and upcoming considerations for eConsent (paperless consent).
May:
5/3/17: 11:00-1:00 BioTech 1 3060 Advanced Informed Consent Considerations for Vulnerable Populations
  • This includes audit/monitoring findings in the areas of  Limited English Proficiency (LEP), Legally Authorized Representatives (LAR) and pediatrics. With more attention being given to the Belmont Principle of Justice, there is a greater emphasis on providing access to research for vulnerable populations.  Come and learn the nuances of consent expectations/regulations.
5/9/17 12:00-1:00 BioTech 1 Rm 3029 – Intro to the IRB Submission Process
PLEASE REGISTER HERE. 
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