Funding opportunity from the Office of Research. Bridge Fund Award applications will be accepted until 12/1/24. Go HERE for more information.

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 2: Reliance and Single IRB Review - What You Need to Know
November 15, 2024 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm (CST)

IRB Reliance Agreements allow one Institutional Review Board (IRB) to provide oversight of a research study that involves multiple sites or institutions. All researchers and study staff members involved in Multi-site or Cooperative research are encouraged to attend this informative session.

Our Guest Presenter will be Dr. Courtney Karmelita on behalf of Savini Consulting.

In our November 15th session we will cover the following topics:

  • sIRB review requirements for Federally Funded and Sponsored Research
  • Reliance Agreements
  • Reliance Electronic Platforms (SMART IRB and IREx)
  • Local Context Reviews
  • Submission Requirements when Tulane is the Relying or Reviewing Institution
  • IRB Fees for sIRB review

Click here to Register for Session 2: Reliance Presentation

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


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 for your research proposal
  • Which application to submit and how to submit via IRBManager
  • Collaborative Research and Reliance Agreements
  • Informed Consent and more

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 Hours


Please register at least 24 hours in advance in order to receive access to the Office Hours Zoom link.

Please see the HRPO Calendar for a full list of HRPO Office Hours.


Specific Training

Cannot make Office Hours or need specific training for your group? Targeted training sessions are available to provide guidance on specific needs of a research team, department, or school.


Click here to request a targeted training


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Tel: 504-988-2665
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