On August 5, 2021, PRIM&R hosted a webinar entitled IRB Review of Expanded Access Protocols that Collect Real World Data: Considerations and Guidance. During this webinar, speakers discussed ethical and analytical considerations when collecting real world data from Expanded Access. Today, they provide further information and answer follow-up questions. Read more
On March 30, 2021, PRIM&R hosted the webinar “Ominum-Gatherum: An SBER Variety Show.” During this webinar, Tonya Ferraro, MEd, and Andrew Hedrick, MPA, CIP, focused on three social, behavioral, and educational research (SBER) topics: Terms of Service agreements, randomized controlled trials in the social sciences, and research involving deception. Following the webinar, the presenters reflected on the session and prepared a guidance document for those working with SBER; we're pleased to share this resource with readers of Ampersand. Read more
On October 15, 2020, PRIM&R hosted a webinar, IRB Operations During a Pandemic. During this webinar, Jeremy N. Block, PhD, MPP; Dorean J. Flores, BS, MPA, CIP; and Hallie Kassan, MS, CIP discussed critical areas of IRB operations during a pandemic, including office, review, and meeting operations; protocol initiation, modification, termination, etc.; protocol operations, and examples of unethical conduct or scandals during the pandemic. Following the webinar, the speakers reflected on the session and attendee feedback. Read more
On September 17, 2020, PRIM&R hosted a webinar, IACUC Operations: Pandemic & Beyond. During this webinar, Dr. Stacy Pritt and Kathryn Cavanaugh, CPIA, shared various methods for conducting IACUC business electronically and virtually and explored employee engagement strategies for keeping IACUC staff connected during a remote work setting. Following the webinar, Stacy and Kathryn reflected on the session and attendee feedback; we're pleased to share their response with the readers of Ampersand. Read more
On June 18, 2020, PRIM&R hosted a webinar, Complexity in Clinical Trial Design: A Primer on Adaptive and Platform Trials. During this webinar, Luke Gelinas and Marianne Kearney Chase defined key terms, explored ethical and regulatory challenges, and provided strategies and examples to bridge the gap between IRBs and researchers in understanding adaptive trial designs. Following the webinar, Luke and Marianne reflected on the session and attendee feedback; we're pleased to share their response with the readers of Ampersand. Read more
