March 2026 IRB Review Newsletter

March 2026

The IRB Review

A compilation of information, announcements, & updates for UK Institutional Review Board (IRB) members, research investigators, & others involved with human subject research.

Explore New AI Human Research Resources

Curious about using Artificial Intelligence in human subjects research? The University of Kentucky’s Office of Research Integrity (ORI) has a new webpage designed to help! It offers clear, practical guidance on AI protocol submissions, data privacy and security considerations, and informed consent requirements.

You’ll also find helpful AI Food and Drug Administration (FDA) FAQs, a plain‑language glossary of common AI risks, and a video series that offers researchers responsible-use strategies for mitigating risks in human research. Whether you’re new to AI or already using it in your research, the ORI AI/ML in Human Research webpage is a great place to start.

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Does HIPAA Apply To Your Research?

Don't get lost in the regs! Use the newly created HIPAA Roadmap to find out if HIPAA applies to your research. Link

HIPAA Roadmap

Reminder for Reliance Protocols

Starting January 1, 2026, there will be a one-time Administrative Review Fee of $3000.00 for Industry Funded Research Protocols using a Commercial IRB (non-UK IRB). The Administrative Review Fee covers local context review, privacy/HIPAA review, human subjects research training verification, and Conflict of Interest review. For questions, please contact IRBReliance@uky.edu.

Upcoming ORI Office Hours

April 1, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm

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More Online Office Hours

The Office of Research Integrity offers consultations by phone, Zoom, or in-person. Consultations are offered for studies in development (with or without an E-IRB submission) as well as approved research projects.

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