IRB policy revised in response to concerns
Recently, an updated policy regarding the eligibility criteria for serving as the Principal Investigator on studies submitted to the Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at ÒÁµéÔ°ÊÓƵ Institutional Review Board (IRB) drew some questions and concerns. In response to these concerns, the policy has now been further revised.
Key points of the New Investigator Policy include:
- Principal Investigator Criteria: The policy establishes clear criteria for determining who is eligible to serve as the Principal Investigator on Virginia Health Sciences at ÒÁµéÔ°ÊÓƵ IRB submissions.
- Co-Investigator Requirements: Specific requirements are outlined for individuals to be listed as Co-Investigators on a submission.
The effective date of this policy is March 1, 2024. Be aware that the policy will be applied to all IRB submissions that receive a final approval or determination on or after this date, not when the submission is initially received.
Submit questions or concerns to Betsy Conner, Director, Human Subjects Protection Program, 446-5854.
