The IRB : its work and its challenges -- What is an IRB, and what does it do? -- Basic terms and concepts used in IRB work -- What is risk? -- Prescreening: the quality of the submitted materials and the qualifications of the research team -- The scientific protocol -- The informed consent form -- Recruitment, selection, and compensation of study participants -- Research involving questionnaires and surveys -- Protection of research data, specimens, and privacy -- The ethics of scientific research on humans -- Continuing review, communication, and feedback -- Where are IRBS making mistakes, and how can we minimize the occurrence of mistakes? -- Strategies for managing the IRB workload and for protecting IRB decision making -- Decision-making capacity in research.
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