2019 Research Community Forum and IRB Conference

Research Community Forum and IRB Conference, Lynnwood, WA July 24-25, 2019. 2019 is a pivotal year for the IRB world with the introduction of the Revised Common Rule. For this reason, we are extremely lucky in the Pacific Northwest to be able to offer a two-day Research Community Forum and IRB conference. This two-day event is made possible by generous support from the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP), the WIRB-Copernicus Group (WCG), and Advarra. The events are being held at the Lynnwood Convention Center on July 24 and 25, 2019. Both days incorporate topics that are applicable to biomedical, social and behavioral research. Attendees at this conference will be able to register for both days or either of the two separate days. We encourage staff from Member organizations of NWABR to use the published Member rates which provides a significant registration discount. Day one, Research Community Forum, Led by OHRP, limited to 150 people -Build confidence with new Common Rule -Workshop format -Topics include Applying the New Regulations, Secondary Research with Data and Bio-specimens, What’s New in Informed Consent, Incorporating Plain Language, and Putting Informed Consent into Practice. Day two, IRB Conference -Mixed format traditional conference -Topical keynotes and breakout sessions including Tools and Techniques for Operations Under the Revised Rule, Small Research Programs, and a Small Group Discussion for IRB leaders