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A PRIM&R Seminar

Single IRB: You Want Me to Do What?

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 1:00–2:30 PM EST

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Overview

In today’s research landscape, the flexibility to collaborate across institutions is enhanced by recent regulatory revisions, yet navigating the associated paperwork can be daunting. This seminar will provide valuable insights into successful collaborations, whether you're acting as the IRB of Record or relying on another IRB. Participants will learn essential strategies for documenting reliance agreements, understanding the distinct responsibilities of each institution, and establishing effective communication channels with the Reviewing/Relying IRB. Additionally, we will explore resources available through HRPP/IRB single IRB frameworks to streamline the process. This session is designed to equip IRB Professionals with the tools they need to facilitate efficient and compliant multi-institutional research.

Cost:

Members: $200 Nonmembers: $290

What Will I Learn?

After attending the workshop, attendees will be able to:
  • Gain an understanding of how reliance agreements are documented between relying and reviewing institutions, outlining the responsibilities of each party.
  • Learn strategies for initiating and maintaining effective communication with the Reviewing/Relying IRB.
  • Access and utilize HRPP/IRB single IRB resources to enhance collaboration and compliance.

CE Credit

Participants will receive a certificate of attendance that documents up to 1.5 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 Council for recertification by continuing education credit hours.

Contributors

Carlotta M. Rodriguez

Director of the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) at Virtua Health
Carlotta M. Rodriguez is the Director of the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) at Virtua Health. In this role, she oversees and manages the Institutional Review Board (IRB), Conflict of Interest (COI), Research Integrity Office (RIO), education, quality assurance, and monitoring of human research submissions. Before joining Virtua Health, Carlotta worked at UMDNJ and Rutgers University, where she played a pivotal role in the merger of the HRPP/IRB programs following Rutgers with the former University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) integration. Her leadership facilitated the consolidation of IRB offices, the merger of nine boards, and the successful submission and accreditation of Rutgers University's HRPP by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP). Carlotta is also an active member of PRIM&R (Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research) and the New York Metropolitan Chapter of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP). Her current role as Chair of the Nominations Committee at ACRP is a testament to her commitment to the field. She has also shared her knowledge and insights on various topics, including informed consent, IRB review processes, audit, and compliance.

Neha Desai, MA

Project Manager for the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) Operations at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC)
Neha Desai, MA, serves as the Project Manager for the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) Operations at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC). In this capacity, she manages aspects of the single IRB process, facilitates the execution of reliance agreements, and ensures effective communication with external sites. Before joining MSKCC, Neha held positions at several academic institutions and hospitals (e.g., Rutgers University and Baystate Health). She began her career as a research associate before moving into the IRB, where she served as an IRB analyst and eventually transitioned into reliance administration