How does the Office for Responsible Research (ORR) help ensure efficient review of the IRB applications for approval?
To help ensure efficient review, the ORR conducts preliminary review of all submitted protocols to identify any problems with the application. The ORR staff provides guidance to the PI regarding common questions and/or concerns of the IRB during protocol reviews, provides guidance on regulations and other information that the committee may expect to see, and conducts review of protocols eligible for exempt and expedited review. The ORR also provides feedback to the PI before sending the protocol for committee review to allow the PI to address any concerns. This often speeds up review as the commonly encountered mistakes and/or questions are addressed before IRB review. For guidance on whom to contact regarding specific questions, please see our Staff Information page.
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