The Feds Want (to hear from) YOU!

Uncle Sam pointingWhen we think of practicing citizenship, we often think about exercising the right to vote and calling our representatives. But did you know the federal government regularly seeks public comments about specific topics and rules that are under consideration?

 

Both NIH and FDA currently are currently seeking comments on topics of interest to the human subjects research community. Share your thoughts on informed consent language that fosters participant data and specimen sharing, leveraging existing data to advance pediatric drug development, and more.
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Education Round-up: June 2021

As a service to our research community, we periodically share upcoming non-Ohio State events, webinars, and workshops that may be of interest to human subjects researchers, research staff, and IRB members.

This month’s round-up includes an OHRP Virtual Community Forum, as well as virtual events on recruitment using social media, improving inclusion of individuals with disabilities in research, IND safety reporting, and many others. All events are free or low-cost and open to the public but may require pre-registration.

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