Upcoming Yale HRPP Education Offerings - IRB Essentials
“IRB Essentials” is a series of monthly educational sessions related to human subjects research and IRB review. During these one-hour long live Zoom sessions, Yale HRPP and IRB team members provide attendees with tangible education and guidance on Yale IRB and HRPP processes. Each month focuses on a unique topic.
Please review our training schedule below for upcoming “IRB Essentials” sessions and register using the unique links.
| Month | Topic | Description and Learning Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| September | An Introduction to Secondary Data Research: What Is It, Why Do It, and How to Prepare Your IRB Application |
In this session, attendees will learn the distinction between secondary uses of research data that are Not Human Subjects Research (NHSR) and uses that are Human Subjects Research (HSR) requiring IRB review and approval. Special attention will be given to Exempt Category 4 and Expedited Category 5, as well as research involving Artificial Intelligence (AI). Attendees will also learn what data sharing is, why it’s important, and considerations when developing ethical data management and sharing plans (DMSPs). Register |
| October | Coordinating Multi-Site Research Projects |
This training session is designed for researchers and research staff involved in the coordination of multi-site research projects. The session covers essential topics such as inter-site communication, data management, and regulatory compliance. Participants will learn best practices for ensuring consistency across research sites, navigating Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes, and effectively managing collaborative teams. By the end of the training, researchers will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to coordinate multi-site projects efficiently and ethically, ensuring high standards of research integrity and participant protection. Register |
| November | Working with External IRBs: Focus on Non-Commercial IRBs |
By the end of this session, attendees will be able to: 1) Delineate the responsibilities of an IRB and an institution participating in research, 2) Explain the submission process for requests to use non-Yale IRBs (with a focus on non-commercial IRBs), and 3) Outline the ongoing responsibilities of investigators when using a non-Yale IRB. Register |
Slides From Previous IRB Essentials Sessions
- August 2026: Submitting Continuing Reviews and Study Closures
- July 2026: Nuances of Re-consent/Participant Notification in Human Subjects Research
- June 2026: Sample Protocol Review: What is the IRB Looking for?
- May 2026: Working with Non-Yale/YNHHS Investigators
- April 2026: Departing and Incoming Investigators
- March 2026: Single-Patient Expanded Access for Drugs, Biologics, and Devices
- January 2026 - Using Yale as the Single IRB for Multi-Site Research