Guidance
Feb 26, 2021

Elements and Uses of a Repository

A research repository is defined as a collection of data/biospecimens that have been collected and stored with the intention of using the materials for future research , either by the investigator who collected them or by sharing the materials with...
Guidance
Dec 15, 2020

Reporting Time-Sensitive Modifications

PDF Version Revised 12/14/2020 NOTE: The following guidance does not apply to studies where IRBMED is relying on an external IRB for regulatory oversight ("ceding" IRB oversight). If your study is ceded, you must reach out to the IRB of Record for...
Guidance
Oct 21, 2020

Prisoners in Research

Convened Board review and approval of research designed to study incarcerated persons, or persons likely to become incarcerated , is a multistep process and must be conducted in accordance with the requirements in 45 CFR 46 Subparts A (Common Rule)...
Guidance
Aug 31, 2020

Certification Preparatory to Research

Review of data and/or biospecimens preparatory to research are not regulated under the Common Rule if any data obtained is not used for future research. However, if you or any member of the study team will be accessing Protected Health Information (...
Guidance
Aug 10, 2020

Decedents

Research involving data and/or biospecimens from decedents (deceased i ndividuals) is not regulated under the Common Rule. However, if you or any member of the study team will be accessing Protected Health Information (PHI) of the decedent(s), the...
Guidance
Aug 10, 2020

Limited Data Sets

Research on coded private information , or on non-identifiable information, is not regulated under the Common Rule . However, HIPAA Privacy Rule protections apply if a coded or non-identifiable data set contains Protected Health Information (PHI) in...
Guidance
Jul 29, 2020

Seeking Reconsent from Research Participants

Informed consent is an ongoing, interactive process throughout a participant’s study involvement, rather than a one-time information session. In addition to encouraging subjects to ask questions and raise concerns, it may become necessary to seek...
Guidance
Jul 22, 2020

Study-Specific Adverse Event (AE) Reporting Plans

The IRBMED Standard Adverse Event (AE) Reporting Timetable is designed to accommodate a wide range of study designs and risk levels. These standard guidelines apply only to IRBMED reporting; they do not apply to reporting that may be required by...
SOPs
Jul 14, 2020

IRBMED Standard Operating Procedures

The IRBMED Standard Operating Procedures serve as the method by which the IRBMED implements the governing rules of the HRPP Operations Manual (OM) . The IRBMED Standard Operating Procedures serve as a reference for investigators , IRBs,...
Guidance
Jun 11, 2018

Adverse Event Reporting

Internal adverse events are events that involve subjects or others whom the UM investigator is responsible for and/or events for which a UM IRB has direct oversight. These guidelines apply only to IRBMED reporting. They do not apply to required...
Guidance
May 7, 2018

Deception and Concealment

Deception in human subjects research means deliberately misleading subjects about the nature of a study. Concealment means deliberately withholding certain information. Studies involving deception or concealment must meet all criteria for a waiver...
Guidance
May 7, 2018

FDA Expanded Access Program at the University of Michigan

For assistance in obtaining approval to use an Expanded Access investigational product, contact MICHR IND / IDE Investigator Assistance Program (MIAP) by emailing UM-Expanded-Access-Request@med.umich.edu The FDA Expanded Access program allows a...
Guidance
Jan 3, 2018

NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy

All U-M IRBs ( IRBMED , IRB-HSBS , IRB-Dearborn, IRB-Flint) follow the same policy for genomic data sharing. Before submitting your application to conduct research involving genomic data sharing, please review U-M's policy page and the guidance...
Informational
Nov 22, 2017

Handling Patient Data General Security Guidelines

To minimize the risk of unauthorized disclosure of patient data and other sensitive information, data security must be a top priority for all. Research performed at the University of Michigan is governed by related institutional policies.

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