Reminder: IRB Approval does NOT mean Approval to Begin your Study!

IRB approval is just one aspect of complying with institutional requirements for the conduct of human research. Ancillary reviews and approvals are required before the commencement of studies using the facilities and patients of University Hospital, involving reviewers responsible for sign-off in the following areas:

· Pathology

· Research Pharmacy

· Radiology

· Privacy/Security (HIPAA)

· Hospital Finance/Billing

· Chair of PI’s department

· Use of research-related radiation

· Use of surgical pathology or cytology specimens