Institutional Review Boards of the University of Michigan Medical School (IRBMED)
The five Institutional Review Boards of the University of Michigan Medical School (IRBMED) oversee human subjects research conducted at the Medical School and UMHS. This includes research conducted off-site by University faculty and staff when acting as University employees or in connection with their University appointments.
IRBMED is charged with protecting the rights and welfare of participants in clinical trials and other human subjects research studies. IRBMED is responsible for monitoring compliance with federal and state laws, university policies, and ethical principles (particularly those articulated in the Belmont Report).
For more information, including staff contacts, fees, and IRBMED office location, click here.
IRBMED News and Updates
Changes to the HSIP Form
April 30, 2012 — The Human Subject Incentives Program (HSIP) request form now enables users to attach and upload a spreadsheet or PDF with subject details directly into the request. Many of you may currently submit subject details to the HSIP office as an email attachment, which creates electronic records in an additional system. Uploading them directly into the HSIP request form eliminates these additional records and streamlines the HSIP process.
HSIP recommends that you begin using the new file attach mechanism in the HSIP system immediately to submit your subject details. The HSIP office will no longer accept e-mail attachments as of Friday, May 11, 2012.
The HSIP job aid in MyLINC has been updated with information on how to use the new file attach functionality: https://maislinc.umich.edu/mais/pdf/HSIP_PmtRequest_Create_SS.pdf. Please contact subject-incentives@umich.edu if you have any questions.
Staff Changes
April 16, 2012 — Judith Birk, former Director of IRB-HSBS, has accepted the position of Director for IRBMED
April 16, 2012 — Carol Hutsko, former JARA for the A2 Board, has accepted the position of SARA for the B1 Board
Contact Information
April 16, 2012 — IRBMED has created a new Contacts page with contact information for IRBMED Co-Chairs, Vice-Chairs, and staff. There are also links to search by medical specialty or by team. You can access the new page by selecting About IRB in the left box or by clicking here.
Education & Training Video Update
April 11, 2012 — We have added a new slide presentation to our Education & Training Videos page. This four-minute presentation explores using eResearch notes as reminders to complete all required sections of your application before submitting it to IRBMED.
Glossary
April 10, 2012 — IRBMED has compiled a glossary of regulations, terms, and acronyms related to human subjects research. The contents of this glossary have been collected from a variety of authoritative sources. You can access the glossary by selecting Guidance on the IRBMED Homepage or by clicking here.
Education & Training
April 2, 2012 — IRBMED is pleased to announce the initial roll-out of the new Education & Training Program, effective immediately. Over the next several months, we will continue to open new course offerings, so please check back for updates. To view the redesigned education pages and course offerings, please click here.
We would like to thank all of the members of the research community who provided direction, guidance, and feedback while we developed this new educational model. We are committed to ensuring that this program is tailored to meet the needs of the research community, and look forward to continued collaboration.
