The 10 Most Common IRB Application Mistakes
The recurring errors that delay first-time IRB submissions, and the small changes that eliminate most of them.
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Articles on IRB preparation, common mistakes, review categories, and post-approval processes.
Informed Consent Forms: What to Include and How to Write Them
The required elements of informed consent under the Common Rule, plain-language drafting guidance, and how to avoid consent forms that read like legal contracts.
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A section-by-section walkthrough of an IRB protocol, with guidance on what reviewers look for and how to avoid common drafting mistakes.
Read moreExempt vs. Expedited vs. Full Board: Which Review Do You Need?
A practical comparison of the three IRB review levels, the criteria that assign a study to each, and how to anticipate your category before submitting.
Read moreWhat Is an IRB and Why Does It Exist?
A plain-English introduction to Institutional Review Boards, their regulatory origin, and what they do before approving human subjects research.
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