COVID-19 and Human Subjects Research Update

Federal regulation and OSU policy allow immediate protocol changes to eliminate hazards to human subjects (see SOP RR405). In light of COVID-19 health concerns, researchers are encouraged to modify research protocols to increase social distance and protect participant health. For studies approved at the Expedited or Full Board level, a modification should be submitted to the IRB in a timely manner after implementation. Exempt studies do not require a modification submission for protocol changes that reduce risks to subjects.

Welcome Beth Weichold to the IRB Team

Beth joined the Research Compliance team in March 2021 as the Institutional Review Board (IRB) Coordinator.