The IRBMED has developed an assent template for researchers to use in developing an assent document appropriate for children ages 10 to 14. It is available here . Below are frequently asked questions about assent. Links to additional information are...

Research records include, but may not be limited to, consent forms case report forms (CRFs) subject-specific forms for adverse events, notes to file, and protocol deviations Records may be kept in hard-copy or electronically. Record retention must...

The term “ test article ” is found in the FDA regulations on Protection of Human Subjects ( 21 CFR 50.3, Definitions (j)). The term includes drugs (including botanicals, biologicals , and gene therapy, and genetically derived products that meet the...

Protected Health Information (PHI) is individually identifiable health information held or maintained by covered entities , or by business associates acting for the covered entity. PHI is subject to HIPAA Privacy Rule protections. HIPAA Privacy Rule...

Federal regulations governing human subjects protection specify categories of “human subjects research” that are “exempt from this policy.” [ 45 CFR 46.104 ]. See also OHRP's Human Subject Regulations Decision Charts: 2018 Requirements The federal...

This policy operates subject to the Medical School Governing UMMS Research Biorepositories Policy ("Research Biorepositories Policy") and applies to all Central Biorepository (CBR) resources. This policy establishes a framework for appropriate...

This policy operates subject to all applicable laws, regulations, and U-M policies regarding protection of clinical and research data. It sets standards specific to Central Biorepository (CBR) operations in accordance with sound ethical principles...

The University of Michigan's federalwide assurance with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) allows the IRB flexibility in its application of federal regulations to studies not federally funded or FDA-regulated. Click here for PDF...

04/23/2021: This page has been archived, as it no longer fully reflects IRBMED practice. Expedited Category (8) pertains to the continuing review of research, regardless of its previously determined risk level. The IRB member performing expedited...