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A PRIM&R Workshop

The IRB Administrator's Role in the Life of an IRB Submission

April 21, 28, and May 5, 2026 1:00–3:00 PM ET

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Overview

This three-part workshop offers a concise, practical overview of the life of an IRB submission—from beginning to end. Participants will explore the core responsibilities of an IRB administrator at each stage of the submission lifecycle and how administrators support investigators, IRB members, and institutional stakeholders throughout the review process.
The workshop will walk through the IRB submission process, including common review pathways, key terminology, and important regulatory concepts. Through discussion and real-world scenarios, participants will examine how ethical principles and federal regulatory requirements guide administrative decisions and IRB review. By the end of the series, participants will have a clearer understanding of how IRB administrators help ensure efficient, compliant, and ethically grounded research oversight. This workshop is ideal for professionals who interact with the IRB process including clinical coordinators, clinical research associates, and monitors or anyone involved in managing and submitting protocols. It offers valuable insights into the regulatory landscape and practical solutions to optimize your workflow, ensuring that protocols are managed effectively and are compliant.

Cost:

Members: $330Nonmembers: $565
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What Will I Learn?

  • Describe the core responsibilities of an IRB administrator across the lifecycle of an IRB submission.
  • Identify key IRB review pathways, terminology, and regulatory concepts involved in protocol review.
  • Apply ethical principles and regulatory guidelines to real-world scenarios to support compliant and effective IRB review.

CE Credit

Participants will receive a certificate of attendance that documents up to 6 continuing education credit hours for their attendance at this workshop. Certificates of attendance are useful for obtaining CE credits from professional associations. Each association's guidelines for accepting CE credit hours (in-person or virtual) may differ. Please consult the appropriate association representative for information on if, and how many, CE credits from this PRIM&R workshop may be used. This program is under review by the CIP/CPIA Council for recertification by continuing education credit hours.

Presenters

Nichelle Cobb, PhD, CIP

Senior Advisor for Strategic Initiatives Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs, Inc. (AAHRPP)
Nichelle Cobb, PhD, is the Senior Advisor for Strategic Initiatives for the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) and was previously a site visitor for AAHRPP and member of AAHRPP’s Council on Accreditation. Prior to joining AAHRPP, she served as the Human Subjects Protection Officer for the Institute for Clinical & Translational Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and was the Director of the Health Sciences Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) for 16 years. Nichelle has been involved in single IRB work for more than a decade and currently serves as a Senior Advisor for SMART IRB, a federally funded project that supports the implementation of single IRB. In addition, Nichelle is a member of the SMART IRB Harmonization Steering Committee and has co-led working groups to harmonize IRB and Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) practices, such as reportable events, ancillary reviews, local context, and continuing review. Nichelle served on this year's human subjects research planning committee for PRIM&R Annual Conference and co-teaches courses for PRIM&R, including Exploring the Common Rule and IRB Administrator Core Training. She has written articles on the IRB process, single IRB, and eConsent.

Nancy Olson, JD

IRB Analyst University of Nebraska Medical Center
Nancy A. Olson, JD, is an IRB Analyst at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She has more than 20 years of experience working with Institutional Review Boards, including as the former Director of the Human Research Office at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and consulting in the field of human research protections. Nancy serves as a faculty member for PRIM&R's IRB Administrator and At Your Doorstep programs, and as a speaker at regional and national meetings, including PRIM&R and AAHRPP. She also contributed to the Third Edition of Institutional Review Board Management and Function. Nancy was a member of the SACHRP Subpart A Subcommittee, a consultant to the Office for Human Research Protections, a past Co-Chair of PRIM&R's Advancing Ethical Research Conference Poster Abstract Sub-Committee, a PRIM&R Board Member, and ARENA president.