Human Research Protections

News & Announcements

IRB Newsletter: December 2023 End-of-Year Edition

December 28, 2023

A special end-of-year message from the Human Research Protections office

IRB Newsletter: November 2023 Edition

November 16, 2023

Topics this month:

  • Join us for tomorrow's METS on Single IRB
  • Use the IRB Review Application outside of WRG-HS to save time
  • WCM employees have access to a wealth of courses on CITI
  • It's so easy to get in touch with us

Read the full IRB Newsletter: November 2023 Edition

IRB Newsletter: October 2023 Edition

October 16, 2023

Topics this month:

  • Using Digital Health Interventions (DHI) in your research?
  • Engaging in a multi-site study requiring the use of a single IRB?
  • Registration is open for a special presentation by the MRCT Center
  • Conducting a clinical trial at WCM? The Data Safety and Monitoring Committee (DSMC) is here to help!
  • Single Patient IND: Expanding Access to Investigational Drugs
  • Do you have an IND (or an IDE)? Check out ReGARDD!        

Read the full IRB Newsletter: October 2023 Edition

New Guidelines Available for Using Digital Health Interventions (DHI)

October 2, 2023

The Weill Cornell Medicine Compliance & Privacy Office has just released a new guidance document, "Using Digital Health Interventions Guidance," for WCM faculty.  You may access the document from their Privacy Policies/Guidance & Best Practices page.

IRB Newsletter: September 2023 Edition

September 15, 2023

Topics this month:

  • Our website is getting a makeover!
  • FDA Public Workshops: November 29-30, 2023
  • The FDA provides many resources to help researchers navigate the ClinicalTrials.gov requirements
  • Missed a METS?
  • We offer consultation services

Read the full IRB Newsletter: September 2023 Edition

IRB Newsletter: August 2023 Edition

August 23, 2023

Topics this month:

  • Change to IRB Stamping of Single/Central IRB-acknowledged Informed Consent Forms
  • Submitting a Change of Personnel?
  • Human Subjects Protections Training Must Be Renewed Every Three (3) Years
  • The NIH Hosts an "All About Grants Podcasts" series designed for Investigators

Read the full IRB Newsletter: August 2023 Edition

IRB Newsletter: July 2023 Edition

July 15, 2023

Topics this month:

  • Does your research involve Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
  • Questions about your IRB submission? Reach out to your IRB analyst directly for answers!

Read the full IRB Newsletter: July 2023 Edition

 

IRB Newsletter: June 2023 Edition

June 15, 2023

Topics this month:

  • Announcing the 2023-2024 Monthly Education and Training Series (METS) Curriculum
  • What is this new WCM Assent Template?
  • When do I need to use the new WCM Assent Template?

Read the full IRB Newsletter: June 2023 Edition

 

Important Reminder from the IRB

June 7, 2023

Use of the new Informed Consent Templates are required as of Monday, June 12th.

Read the full informed consent templates use reminder here

 

 

Special Announcement: New Determination Letters

May 19, 2023

WRG IRB Determination Letters Have a New Look! 

We are delighted to announce the successful redesign of our WRG IRB Determination Letters, aimed at providing you with a cleaner, simpler, easier-to-understand determination letter. 

Read the special announcement on the new determinations letters here

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