Assessing Your IRB

Gerald P. Koocher and Patricia Keith-Spiegel discuss what they have learned about researchers' expectations of IRBs.

Q&A

Educate Your IRB

Celia B. Fisher recommends providing your IRB with details on possible risks in your study.

Quick Tip - 1 minute 24 seconds

IRBs and DSMBs

Alan F. Schatzberg discusses the role of the IRB and DSMB.

Quick Tip - 1 minute 12 seconds

Moving Away from American IRBs

Imposing American ethics standards in other countries should not preclude local customs, says Kenneth H. Rubin.

Quick Tip - 2 minutes 26 seconds

Pilot Your Ethics Methods

Celia B. Fisher describes how an ethics pilot may promote IRB approval.

Quick Tip - 59 seconds

Take it to the IRB First

If you have a controversial protocol, approach the IRB first and the funding body second, advises Christopher M. Ryan.

Quick Tip - 1 minute 54 seconds

Use the IRB to Guide Your Foster Care Research

Cassandra Simmel considers the IRB to be an important advisor.

Quick Tip - 2 minutes 53 seconds

Work with your IRB

John Landsverk sees value in working closely with your IRB.

Quick Tip - 1 minute 20 seconds

Featured Quick Tip
Take it to the IRB First
If you have a controversial protocol, approach the IRB first and the funding body second, advises Christopher M. Ryan. Read More »

Featured Quick Tip
Use the IRB to Guide Your Foster Care Research
Cassandra Simmel considers the IRB to be an important advisor. Read More »