This page highlights updates to IRB/ORI policy, procedures, and guidelines in the year 2005. Note that due to the nature of web page evolution, some links may be broken. For the most current document links, search for the name of the document using the following search tool:

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September 2005

• 9/25/05 The Executive Vice President for Research releases the new University of Kentucky Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) Comprehensive Plan (CP) (pdf)

• 9/29/05 New IRB Member Training/Educational Tool released:  "IRB Member Orientation Module" (pdf)

October 2005

• Reporting Policy for Unanticipated Problems and Adverse Experiences in Human Research -- [10/12/05] The Unanticipated Problems and Adverse Experiences Policy is currently under evaluation and temporarily unavailable.

• 10/3/05 SOP Added:  "Subject Use and Research Ethics Committee/IRB Coordination".  Go to Standard Operating Procedures & Policies to download.

• 10/3/05 SOP Added:  "Informed Consent".  Go to Standard Operating Procedures & Policies to download.

November 2005

• The Matrix for Collection of Human Biological Specimens is currently undergoing revision based on OHRP's August 2004 "Guidance on Research Involving Coded Private Information on Biological Specimens".

• 11/15/05 Update to Guidance/Policy Document: "Important Tips and Topics for Investigators".  Go to Guidance/Policy Documents to download.

• 11/29/05 Update to Guidance/Policy Document: "University of Kentucky Research Risk Assessment Guidance".  Go to Guidance/Policy Documents to download.

• The IRB reduces the number of Continuation Review reminders.  Go to ORI's Hotline web page to download the applicable Listserv Announcement.

December 2005

• 12/9/05 SOP Revised:  "Generation, Use, & Revisions of SOPs".  Go to Standard Operating Procedures & Policies to download.

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