F05 - Advancing Justice and Equity Through IRB Review

Friday, November 19, 2021

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM ET

Location: Livestreamed

The principle of justice is considered a foundational component of human research protections and a core consideration to establish whether research is ethical. Despite this, few IRBs have implemented operational processes that support the advancement of this principle. This session will evaluate mechanisms IRBs may implement to take aproactive role in advancing equity and justice in research through the IRB review process. Strategies will be explored for revamping IRB applications, review checklists, committee composition and training of IRB staff and members to advance equity and justice in research.

Learning Objectives:

Explore mechanisms IRBs may incorporate to advance justice and equity through the IRB review process
Identify samples of operational tools IRBs may adopt/implement
Understand how changes to IRB operations/review processes may be used as a mechanism for advancing investigator understanding of issues related to justice and equity in research

Speaker(s)

Eric Allen, MA, CIP, CPIA

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
Danielle A. Griffin, Ed.D., CIP

University of Houston
Cypress, TX
Megan Singleton, JD, MBE, CIP

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD