The purpose of the Regis University Institutional Review Board (IRB) is to protect the rights and welfare of participants in research projects as required by federal regulations. The IRB has the authority to approve, require modifications in (to secure approval), or disapprove research based on its review.
1. Risks to participants are minimized by using procedures consistent with sound research design and which do not unnecessarily expose participants to risk, and whenever appropriate, by using procedures already being performed on the participants for diagnostic or treatment purposes.
2. Risks to participants are reasonable in relation to anticipated benefits, if any, to participants, and the importance of the knowledge that may be expected to result.
3. Selection of participants is equitable.
4. Where appropriate, the research plan makes adequate provision for monitoring the data collected to ensure the safety of participants.
Please click here to view Regis University's Policies and Procedures for the Review of Research Involving Human Subjects.
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CITI provides peer-reviewed, web-based educational courses in research, responsible conduct of research, and other pertinent topics.
• Regis University IRB members are required to have completed both social-behavioral and biomedical CITI certification as well as any other CITI training as required by the IRB Chair. A 30-day grace period is provided for members whose certifications are expiring.
Instructions for modifications required for approval, continuing reviews, changes to the study team, etc.
Should I use the Exempt Application Form or Expedited/Full Board Application Form? This guide helps investigators determine if they should use the Exempt Application Form or the Expedited/Full-Board Application form.
Exempt Application - Use this form or the Expedited/Full-Board Application Form when starting a new human subjects research project.
Expedited - Full Board Application - Use this form or the Exempt Application Form when starting a new human subjects research project.
Modification and_or Continuation - Use this if your project was previously approved by IRB and you need to make modifications to the study and/or extend the study.
Study Closure Form - Study closure forms should be submitted in IRBNet upon completion of your project.
Adverse Event Form - Report any adverse events to IRB using this form. If unsure, err on the side of caution and report the event.
New Protocol Reviewer Form - This details the criteria IRB reviewers use when evaluating a study.
Regis IRB relies on another IRB - Use this form for a multi-site study in which Regis relies on another IRB as the IRB of record.
Regis is the IRB of record - Use this form for a multi-site study in which Regis is the IRB of record and another institution relies on Regis.
Quality Improvement (QI) versus Research - Overview of the differences between Quality Improvement and Research.
CITI Training Addendum - Use this form to select which CITI courses investigators took. The form should accompany every IRBNet submission is exempt, expedited, or full-board.
Sample debriefing form for research that involves deception.
Sample flyer for posting research study around campus, etc.
IRB meeting dates reflect when the IRB is scheduled to convene.
*Typically, full-board reviews are the only review types discussed at these meetings. Exempt and expedited reviews are performed outside of the IRB meeting schedule and do not need to be submitted by a certain date in order to be reviewed. Full-board reviews must be submitted in IRBNet 14 business days prior to the next scheduled IRB meeting date.