Conducting Research with Human Subjects in Global Contexts: Attaining IRB Approval

Event Details

In this talk, Professor Brantmeier will discuss how to achieve effective research collaborations with international partners that are compliant with university policies as well as how to meet the regulatory requirements and procedures that exist in the international setting. Cindy will emphasize the pre IRB submission process and discuss challenging issues, such as: understanding country-specific laws and regulations around data collection instruments and procedures, recruitment of subjects and informed consent, how to identify appropriate translators and cultural reviewers, protocol training for on-site individuals, transporting and storing consent forms and data, research identification, and what to do if the international sites do not have a local IRB or equivalent ethics committee approval. Cindy will assist IAS faculty and students in thinking through the best approach to making the international research process efficient while simultaneously following the necessary regulatory requirements for conducting research abroad and at Washington University. The talk will include examples and will allow time for questions and discussion from the attendees.

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