COVID-19 and Human Research Protection Programs

This webinar reviews how a human research protection program (HRPP) responded to and dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic.

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About this Webinar

The COVID-19 pandemic presents many challenges to HRPPs. This webinar discusses how an academic medical center and social behavioral institution responded. The presenters identify considerations for effective communication, protection of human subjects, and management of an IRB. The presenters also identify how an IRB may manage on-going research and effectively review new research during a disaster.

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Release Date: July 27, 2020

Language Availability: English

Suggested Audiences: Human Subject Protection Staff, Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), Institutional/Signatory Officials, IRB Administrators and Staff, IRB Chairs, Research Team Members, Researchers, Students

Organizational Subscription Price: $300 per year/per site or included as part of an annual subscription to our All Access Webinar Package
Independent Learner Price: $49 per person


Webinar Content

COVID-19 and Human Research Protection Programs

Presented by: Brenda L. Ruotolo, BA - Columbia University; Challace D. Pahlevan-Ibrekic, MSNorthwell Health

Learning Objectives:

  • Explore how a human research protection program (HRPP) responded to and has dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Discuss the timeline and the other points that were considered as the crisis has evolved.
  • Review key considerations and communication strategies that institutions may employ during a disaster period.
  • Identify key strategies institutions may employ during the COVID-19 pandemic with researchers, subjects, and IRB staff.
  • Describe and discuss considerations for on-going research during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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ID (Language): 20072 (English)


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