November 2024


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The AAHRPP website IRB Review

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

Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP)

We continue preparations for the AAHRPP virtual site visit scheduled for December 10 & 11. Many individuals will be engaged in demonstrating our program is more than worthy of reaccreditation. For news, training, and policy updates, visit the AAHRPP website.

ORI Job Opening!


The ORI is seeking candidates for a Professional Associate position. Watch for the posting on UK Jobs.

Open AI in Human Subjects Research


Using AI to help generate any part of an IRB application must be approached with caution. Confirm sources are valid and what is described, is what you intend to occur. AI can add unintended or illogical research procedures that are inconsistent with the planned protocol. Clearing up the AI generated inconsistencies in a protocol application can delay the screening and review process.

Things To Consider:


  • Review the protocol carefully to ensure AI assistance is consistent with the study design and procedures.


  • Check to ensure any AI generated informed consent language matches the study procedures detailed in the protocol application and are written in plain language to enhance understanding.


  • If audio recordings collected from participants are being sent via the internet to a third-party AI transcription service, the description for data storage in the protocol application and informed consent should be congruent.


Researchers using AI in human subjects research should also review UK ADVANCE Recommendations on the Use of Generative AI in Research and Scholarly Activity to learn more about additional intellectual property or privacy issues that may arise.

Holiday Closures Dates


The Office of Research Integrity (ORI) will be closed Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th. We will reopen on Monday, December 2nd. ORI will also be closed Wednesday, December 25, 2024 through Wednesday, January 1, 2025. We will reopen on Thursday, January 2, 2025. If you have received an Institutional Review Board (IRB) continuation review reminder, please check your approval end date and submit materials to ORI as soon as possible to prevent expiration of approval. Link

Upcoming ORI Office Hours


Thursday, November 21st, 2024

1:00pm - 2:00pm



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