Training

The Human Research Protection Office (HRPO) offers presentations on a variety of topics related to human subjects research. These presentations are designed to provide information on topics of interest to Principal Investigators, Study Coordinators, Research Staff, Student Researchers and anyone else involved in Human Subject Research at Tulane. These presentations are open to all members of the Tulane research community.

Fall 2024 Training Presentation Dates:

Session 1: Conducting Research at LCMC Sites? Let's Talk!October 2, 2024 from 12:00pm - 1:30pm (CDT)

Content covered in this session will be directed towards anyone involved in research being conducted at LCMC Locations, including East Jefferson General Hospital (EJGH). All researchers and study staff members are encouraged to attend, especially if your research involves access to the EPIC medical record system.Our Guest Presenter will be Emily Moran, Director of Clinical Research at EJGH and CHNOLA.In our October 2nd session we will cover the following topics:

• Factors relevant to studies that have relocated to, or will be initiated at, East Jefferson General Hospital
• Differentiating EPIC access for research vs clinical usage
• Approved study site locations under the LCMC merger
• Do’s and Don'ts at LCMC study sites
• Requirements for conducting studies at UHS locations

Additional Fall 2024 Training Presentations will be announced soon. 


Past Presentations

LCMC Merger from the Standpoint of the IRB: The Do’s and Don’ts for your submissions - Spring 2024Meet the Quality & Compliance Advisor - Spring 2023Demystifying the IRB - Spring 2023The Single IRB Model - Spring 2023Start the Clock: The Complete IRB Submission Process - Spring 2023Click here to view more Past Presentations


Office Hours

Human Research Protection Office (HRPO) staff are available for weekly virtual office hours to provide assistance with IRB applications and any other IRB-related questions or concerns.Office Hours are for students, staff, and faculty researchers. Please note that these consultations are only advisory in nature and do not take the place of a formal IRB review. You will still need to submit your final application to the TU IRB for review.HRPO Staff will be available to provide guidance and answer questions about:

• If IRB review/approval is required.
• The application forms in the electronic submission system.
• Informed Consent.
• The submission process for collaborative research.

Hours

• Wednesdays, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., by Zoom
• Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., by Zoom

Click here to Register for Office HoursYou must register no later than 24 hours in advance in order to receive access to the Zoom link. You must use the Zoom link provided to access HRPO Office Hours at the scheduled time.If you are unable to use Zoom, please indicate this during registration so the conference number can be provided. Please see the HRPO Calendar for a full list of HRPO Office Hours.


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• Cannot make a training session? Please request a specific training during Office Hours.
• Targeted training sessions are available to provide guidance on specific needs of a research team, department, or school. Click here to request targeted training.
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