How do I submit a research application to the JHM IRB?
How do I submit a research application to the JHM IRB?
All new research applications, including exempt applications, must be submitted to the JHM IRB for review through eIRB. eIRB is an informatics tool that supports electronic, on-line submission of applications to the Johns Hopkins Medicine IRBs.
Do I need sample data to submit to the IRB?
Data or samples are not required to be in existence at the time of the submission to the IRB in order to use this form. Projects involving secondary research of identifiable private information and/or identifiable biospecimens may qualify for exemption or may require expedited review.
What types of projects qualify for exemption from IRB review?
Projects involving secondary research of identifiable private information and/or identifiable biospecimens may qualify for exemption or may require expedited review. The IRB will make this determination as part of the review process. In certain cases, the identifiability of the data/biospecimens may be unclear, or may have had identifiers removed.
Who is ultimately responsible for the conduct of an IRB-approved research?
The principal investigator for an IRB-approved research is ultimately responsible for the conduct of the study. Both the consent process and the consent form must be approved by the IRB. The principal investigator must ensure that informed consent from each potential research participant is:
What is this online course on IRB review?
This online course provides a broad overview of the ethical background for regulations in human subjects research, as well as an overview of the IRB review requirements to be met before a human subjects research project may begin. This course is administered through the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI).
What does an IRB faculty member do?
These faculty work with IRB staff to develop submission templates, review materials, training tools, and guidance for conducting research. All policies, guidance, forms, and tools are posted for public access. The IRB Office is working remotely.
Will the JHM IRB track completion of my HIPAA Privacy course?
Please note: The JHM IRB will not track completion of any Johns Hopkins HIPAA privacy or security courses (i.e., Patient privacy for Workforce Members” or “Electronic Information Security and Data Management Training”). However, this course assumes you have a basic understanding of the HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
