Dear Colleagues:
The mission of the Abt Institutional Review Board (IRB) is to protect the rights of people who participate in our research studies, which includes ensuring the confidentiality of their data.
IRB Staff changes
· We are pleased to announce that Katie Speanburg is now the IRB Administrator. She will continue working half time in SEP as a Senior Analyst, and an EAC representative.
· As announced previously by Kathleen, Teresa Doksum is the IRB Chair and Mark Spranca is the IRB Institutional Official.
Online training in human subjects research
· All staff who work on studies reviewed by the IRB must complete this training every 3 years via Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) . You can see the last time you completed the training in the LMS. Visit the IRB page on AbtNet to take this training if it has been 3 years or more, or if you need to take it for the first time. Email irb@abtassoc.com to request the charge code.
Data security plans
· Abt’s new Client Cybersecurity Center, directed by Sean Owen, can help study teams develop the data security plan section of their IRB protocol submission. Email Sean directly for assistance.
· See IRB page on AbtNet for a data security plan template and a question guide to assist in the development of your plan.
IRB Meeting schedule
· Expedited review meetings with Teresa, Katie and experts as needed will occur every Thursday.
· Full board meetings occur the 2nd Tuesday of every month.
Questions?
· Email irb@abtassoc.com for all IRB questions/submissions; or call Katie (+1 617-520-2499) or Teresa (+1 617-349-2896).
· AbtNet IRB page: http://abtnet.corp.abtassoc.com/project-resources/institutional-review-board
Thank you.
Teresa Doksum, Ph.D., M.P.H. | IRB Chair | Abt Associates
O: 617.349.2896 | F: 617.386.8551 | www.abtassociates.com
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