Updates
New Policies and Forms — posted 2/10/10
The IRB has implemented two new policies: IRB-040 Compassionate Use of an Investigational Device (PDF) and IRB-041 Significant/Nonsignificant Risk Determinations for Investigational Devices (PDF). The IRB has also implemented the use of one new form: Compassionate Use Device Form (DOC).
Personnel Announcement — posted 11/12/09
Dominic Chiarelli, J.D., recently joined the HSPP team as a regulatory analyst. He graduated from the University of Washington School of Law in 2009 with a concentration in intellectual property. Prior to attending law school, Chiarelli attained a bachelor of science degree in cellular biology and worked as a research assistant for over five years in three different laboratories on three different continents. He is looking forward to contributing to the research community at Seattle Children's.
New Modification Request Form and Consent Template Language — posted 8/12/09
In an effort to provide improved forms to researchers and to help ensure document harmonization, the IRB is implementing the use of: 1) a new form for making modifications to studies; and 2) revised consent template language regarding the costs of studies. The corresponding Information Sheet entitled "Who Pays for Research Related Injuries" has also been revised. Use of these forms is strongly encouraged now; their use will be required 30 days from the time of this posting.
Please see these forms below. You will find the Modification Request Form at "Forms". You will find the Consent Form Template at "Forms", "Consent and assent forms". You will find the revised Information Sheet at "Guidance", "Information Sheets".
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