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Informed Consent: Understanding Regulatory Flexibilities Webinar

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Explore how IRBs approach the review of informed consent and make determinations about waivers and alterations of both the process as well as the documentation. Find out what a waiver of informed consent means and if flexibilities can be found in the regulations. Should IRBs work more closely with research teams to identify the most appropriate informed consent approach for a study?

Familiarity with the revised Common Rule and other federal regulatory requirements for informed consent is recommended.

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Broad Consent Webinar

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

1:00 PM ET

Driven by federal mandates, data sharing is increasingly becoming the norm. To meet these mandates, researchers often rely on broad consent provisions to inform research participants that their data may be used in future studies, including studies that may go beyond the purpose and scope of the research for which the data was originally collected.

This webinar will provide an overview of the concept of broad consent, situational and contextual examples of appropriate use, alternatives to broad consent, and ethical considerations in disclosure of secondary findings.

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Conference Location and Hotels

2024 PRIM&R Annual Conference (PRIMR24) November 18-20

Workshops on November 17

Seattle Convention Center (SCC), Summit Building

The SCC Summit Building is a large event venue, ADA compliant, situated within walking distance to several hotels, restaurants, and shopping.

Hotel Accommodations

A discounted rate will be available in June at the following select hotels:

Grand Hyatt Seattle

Hyatt at Olive 8

Hyatt Regency Seattle

Sheraton Grand Seattle

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PRIMR24 Call for Session Proposals

PRIM&R's Call for Session Proposal Program is an opportunity to contribute session ideas for our annual meeting. If you have an idea, click the link below to review our content guidelines and contribute by February 2, 2024.

How to Submit a Proposal

Review the submissions guidelines before completing the submission form. You cannot save a submission once you start the form.
Complete the submission form by February 2, 2024, at 11:59 PM ET.
Notification of your proposal status will be sent before we open registration (late June/early July).

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2024 PRIM&R Annual Conference (PRIMR24)

Poster Review Committee

The Poster Review Committee reviews poster abstract submissions based upon innovative programs related to the successful work of research oversight and compliance programs, or empirical research on or conceptual analyses of topics or questions relevant to human subjects research protections, animal care and use/animal welfare, or “crossover” topics in research ethics (i.e., topics that span the research program including shared oversight challenges, emerging trends and technologies, and/or challenges to trustworthiness and ethics).

More information on member responsibilities and expectations can be found on this webpage. Applicants must have at least five years’ experience in the fields of research, research ethics, or research oversight, and be current PRIM&R members (including maintaining active membership status throughout their appointment). Poster Review Committee members will be provided with a discount on their PRIM&R Annual Conference registration.

To apply, review this webpage and then complete this online application by February 2, 2024.

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As her research has gained prominence, health equity scholar Rachel Hardeman is realizing that antiracism work may not be possible from within academia.

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Free continuing education credits through Research Ethics Digest Self-Study Program and Online Community content
Complimentary enrollment in the Certificate Program
Exclusive Volunteer Opportunities
Free access to annual Workload and Salary Survey reports

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CPIA® Council Application

The CPIA Council, responsible for overseeing the CPIA^® exam content, eligibility guidelines, as well as the recertification guidelines, is seeking candidates for Council membership positions to begin in March 2024.

The Council aims to include individuals representing diverse institutions, organizations, areas of expertise, subject populations, and geographic areas. Apply using this form and remember to submit your two letters of recommendation. Applications are being accepted until January 23, 2024. We can't wait to hear from you!

Take the Certified Professional in IACUC Administration (CPIA®) Exam!

Interested in becoming a Certified Professional in IACUC Administration (CPIA®)? Are you due to recertify? Consider taking the new, 135 question CPIA Exam! The exam is now available in-person at physical testing centers, and online through live remote proctoring. Candidates receive their scores within an hour of testing.

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Take the Certified IRB Professional (CIP®) Exam Anytime!

The CIP exam is offered on a continuous basis. CIP exam candidates have two exam delivery options: in-person testing centers, or live remote online proctoring. Exam candidates receive their scores within an hour of testing.

Am I Eligible?

All candidates should contact the certification team directly at certification@primr.org regarding any exam-related inquiries.

Are you looking to fill a position or looking for your next job? PRIM&R's Career Center is a fantastic source of employment opportunities in research oversight, with new openings added daily. Hiring? Search over 27,600 qualified resumes or post a new position. Job hunting? Find jobs in your field at all experience levels from around the country at PRIM&R's Career Center.

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Palo Alto, California

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Coordinator 2

St. Luke's Health System

Boise, Idaho

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Nemours

Wilmington, Delaware

Clin/Tran Research Coord II

Vanderbilt Health

Nashville, Tennessee

Accreditation Specialist I

Harris Health System

Houston, Texas

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Animal Research Oversight Course (AROC)

The Animal Research Oversight Course (AROC) is designed to provide IACUC members and animal care and use program personnel with an engaging, interactive overview of the ethical principles, regulatory frameworks, and guidance relied on for day-to-day work.

This online course explains the purpose and function of the IACUC, and illustrates the IACUC protocol review process through case studies and the deliberations of a simulated IACUC. Supplemental materials, including an extensive glossary and resource directory are included.

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