The IRBMED office prefers eResearch correspondence as a means of communication between IRBMED and study teams. Other communication options include phone, email, and in-person consultations. Click here for PDF version.

According to U-M Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) and federal (OHRP) guidance, IRB review and approval is not required for activities that are limited to Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement (QA/QI) activities. However, IRB approval is...

To assure that study teams are utilizing the most recent IRB approved versions of study documents when making modifications at the time of amendment or when addressing requested changes by IRBMED staff or reviewers, IRBMED has standardized practices...

Investigators sometimes receive information that has a direct impact on a research study. This information is reportable to the IRBMED . Frequently this information falls within the Adverse Event Reporting context, or it is reported to IRBMED in...

This page provides guidance on policies and practices related to CBR activities. It is not an exhaustive set of instructions on how you should complete your HUM application for creating a biospecimen collection. IRBMED may require more information...

PDF Version Revised 12/14/2020 NOTE: The following guidance does not apply to studies where IRBMED is relying on an external IRB for regulatory oversight ("ceding" IRB oversight). If your study is ceded, you must reach out to the IRB of Record for...

Research involving data and/or biospecimens from decedents (deceased i ndividuals) is not regulated under the Common Rule. However, if you or any member of the study team will be accessing Protected Health Information (PHI) of the decedent(s), the...

The IRBMED Standard Adverse Event (AE) Reporting Timetable is designed to accommodate a wide range of study designs and risk levels. These standard guidelines apply only to IRBMED reporting; they do not apply to reporting that may be required by...

This page contains information regarding human subjects research that falls within the federal exemption categories or U-M exemption categories . Exempt human subjects research does require an application and determination in the eResearch system...