1. IRB and Ethics in Research

2. Background
What sorts of things led to the current federal regulations and guidelines?
What is the purpose of an IRB?
What are the 3 principles of the Belmont Report?

3. The review process here
What determines whether you need review at UNI?
What is the process/timeline for review?
What happens if you mess up?
Do you need to have contact with the IRB again post-review?

4. Informed Consent
What are the important elements you need to communicate?
How can informed consent be gathered?
For what populations do you need to have special concern?
READ THE INFORMED CONSENT CHECKLIST

5. What are some possible issues you might have to address related to
Recruitment
Confidentiality
Consent
Risks
Compensation/benefits
Debriefing
Data repositories
Think about what the IRB is likely to be concerned about and what they would (and wouldn’t) know unless you tell them

6. Forms