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ORC Releases New Web-Based System for Submitting IRB Protocols

Posted: May-02-2008

In response to investigator requests, the ORC recently piloted a new system allowing researchers to electronically submit and route IRB protocol applications. This pilot proved to be successful and ORC is therefore pleased to announce the InfoEd Human Subjects Development (HSD) system as the newest addition to UConn's electronic Research Administration (eRA) services suite. This innovative tool is now available as an option to all researchers and student researchers who wish to draw upon the advantages of the internet when submitting IRB protocols. Investigators are encouraged to begin using the system as early as possible to familiarize themselves with the process. In the near future, the ORC anticipates that InfoEd will be the sole means of submitting all IRB protocol documents to the IRB.

The total training time for InfoEd HSD is approximately 20 minutes. The primary resource is a brief instructional video, available at http://www.irb.uconn.edu/infoed.html. A concise written manual to supplement the video is also available at http://www.irb.uconn.edu/infoed.html. Additional support is available as needed.

Anyone wishing to take advantage of this new system should contact Doug Bradway (doug.bradway@uconn.edu) with any questions.