The HSPP now offers a consultation program. This program provides researchers face-to-face and telephone consultations with HSPP Analysts for the purpose of providing education and guidance about the IRB review process for their research projects. Consultations take place prior to submission of IRB applications.
Consultations required for the following types of studies
Studies of first-time users (PIs) of Seattle Children’s IRB
Coordinating Center studies where Seattle Children’s will serve as the coordinating center for a multi-center study
Studies involving an investigational drug/device/biologic where the Seattle Children’s investigator holds the Investigational New Drug (IND) or Investigational Device Exemption (IDE)
Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) if it is the PI’s first such study reviewed by Seattle Children’s IRB
Banking/Repository studies if it is the PI’s first such study reviewed by Seattle Children’s IRB
Consultations recommended for the following types of studies/questions
Questions about “engagement” of other institutions/sites in research
Questions about whether certain groups qualify as “human subjects”
Questions about Certificates of Confidentiality
Questions about inclusion of Special Populations per federal regulations
Consultations are always available upon request for any type of study
See the Consultation Process Map (PDF).
To request a consultation, please send a completed Consultation Request Form via email to IRB@seattlechildrens.org with the subject heading: “CONSULTATION REQUEST”.
Consultation Request Form (DOC): Complete this form to request a consultation with an HSPP Analyst for your study prior to submission of application materials.