The iRIS Electronic System is now open for the submission of new studies to the UH Case Medical Center IRB!
Due to the overwhelming positive response we have received during the recent Beta Testing Phase of the new electronic IRB system, iRIS, the UH Case Medical Center IRB is now accepting new protocol submissions in the system. A link to the iRIS login page as well as information regarding available training can be found in the iRIS section of the UH Case Medical Center IRB's webpage.
As the first step of the UH Case Medical Center's phased implementation, beginning Monday, January 11, 2010, the UH Case Medical Center IRB will require that all NEW protocol submissions be submitted to the IRB Administration Office using iRIS. This includes New protocols (N), New Chart Reviews/Discarded Tissue studies (NC-DT), New Requests for Exemption (EXMT) and New Requests for Determination of Human Subjects Research (DET). While we encourage entering all new submissions into the system now, certain exceptions will be made for paper submissions that have already been created in hard copy and are undergoing department vetting and/or scientific review processes.
It is anticipated that Phase II of the implementation (Amendments, Continuing Reviews, Adverse Events, etc.) for current hard copy, IRB approved protocols will begin at the end of January/early February. An exact date for that will be announced shortly.
Any questions or concerns regarding the use of iRIS for new studies can be directed to Meghan Kulaszewski (Meghan.Kulas@UHhospitals.org or 216-844-7388) or the IRB Administration Office 216-844-1529.