HSPP Training Opportunities

The UA Human Subjects Protection Program (HSPP) is committed to meeting the educational needs of the research community. This page contains information about various educational and training opportunities offered throughout the year. 

For information and how-to videos related to eIRB, please visit the eIRB Information webpage. 

Spring 2024 Workshop Series

MAY

Compliant Investigator-Initiated Clinical Trials – Key Points to Consider

• When: Friday, May 10, 10:00 – 11:30 AM
• Where: Virtual via Zoom | Registration is not required to attend. Click here to join the session.
• Description: The HSPP, UAHS, CATS, and UA Cancer Center have teamed together for a collaborative presentation on investigator-initiated clinical trials (IITs). This session provides an overview of the key regulatory standards for IITs. Important resources will be reviewed, and participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges and requirements associated with IITs.

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Virtual Office Hours

HSPP representatives will be available every other week starting Thursday, Jan. 4^th from 10-11 am.  Join via Zoom using this link: https://arizona.zoom.us/j/82630871478. Registration is not required to attend these sessions. 

In-Person Office Hours

Starting 7/05/2023, the HSPP will host in-person office hours on the 1^st Wednesday of every month from 1:30 – 3:30 pm in Room #3429A at the Clinical & Translational Sciences Research Center (CATS) located at 1501 N. Campbell Ave. The HSPP Director and Assistant Director will be available to answer any IRB-related questions, comments, or concerns. Registration is not required to attend.

To request an individual office hour session, contact vpr-irb@arizona.edu.

Pre-Recorded Trainings

General

• Overview of IRB
• Does Your Project Require IRB Review?
• A Step-by-Step Guide to Successful IRB Submissions
• Empowering Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs)
• Exploring Ways to Foster Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Research 

IRB Process

• Reliance Process and External IRB Submissions
• Responsibilities of Advisors and Scientific/Scholarly Reviewers
• How to Prevent IRB Non-Compliance

Specific Types of Research & Study Populations

• Classroom Research 
• FDA Regulated Research
• Research with Native and Indigenous Populations

Informed Consent & Assent

• Informed Consent
• Assent Best Practice Guidelines

Request a Training

The HSPP also presents training and classes upon request. If you are interested in setting up training on a specific topic or having an HSPP member present training at a class, lab, or faculty meeting, contact vpr-irb@arizona.edu.  You can also provide input for future workshops and training opportunities by using the research community input survey.