Educational Sessions

February 29 - Conflicts of Interest in Research

Review the different types of conflicts and explain what and when to report research conflicts to the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs (ORSP). Also discuss the University’s more general Conflict of Interest Policy with the VP of Administration & Finance, Amanda Matheson, and understand the University’s reporting process.
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January 31 - FERPA & IRB Research

Review the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) and understand how it impacts human subjects research projects.
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October 30 - Research Compliance Conversation: IRB & IBC Committees

Discuss FSU compliance committees: Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC). Review charges of each committee and when faculty, staff and student projects should seek review
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April 17 - Research Compliance Conversation: Incentives in Research

Discuss what it means to offer incentives to research participants and what rules must be followed. Understand both monetary and non-monetary incentives and how to correctly complete the applicable IRB application question.

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January 30 - Research Compliance Conversation: Recruitment & Special Populations

Understand what is meant by special target populations and best practices for their recruitment. Learn what materials to upload with recruitment and how to correctly complete the IRB application subject population and recruitment section.

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December 12
Research Compliance Conversation: Post-Approval Reports

You've filled out the IRB application & received approval. Now learn when and how to file for a modification or extension request and how to close out your project with the IRB when the research is finished. 

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October 31
Research Compliance Conversation: CITI Training Requirements

Understand IRB application training requirements, how to have your training populate within your application, and review additional training options available at Ferris.

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April 25
Research Compliance Conversation: Obtaining Site Permission

Discussion on Reliance Agreements and when Letters of Permission might be needed.

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March 14
Research Compliance Conversation: IRB Application Tips & Tricks 

Learn best practices for completing an IRB application correctly and avoid preventable delays in review.

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March 11
Research Compliance Conversation: Is it Research?Do I need IRB Review?

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April 22
Research Compliance Conversation: Process for Resuming In-Person Research Activities 

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May 25
Research Compliance Conversation: IRB Review

How long does it take? What is the difference between Exempt, Expedited and Full Review? What's involved in the review process? 
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November 18
Research Compliance Conversation: Navigating the Cayuse IRB Application System

Learn about the Cayuse IRB Application System. We will review how to submit an application, respond to comments from the IRB, and view approval letters within the system. We will also discuss how to modify approved applications and file for renewals or close projects out.

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December 9
Research Compliance Conversation: Consent Process and Requirements

Review the requirements for consenting participants in research, Ferris IRB's consent templates, and the consent section of the IRB application. 

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