The Education & Outreach program offers a variety of resources designed to support researchers, IRB members, and IRB staff. We welcome your feedback and ideas as we grow our offerings.
| *NEW* Common Compliance Pitfalls: Join us for this virtual presentation reviewing the most common errors found during human subjects research compliance monitoring at UConn Health in the last year. Learn what to watch out for and practical strategies to avoid these common pitfalls!
Date: Thursday, January 29th, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Registration Link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4f281c43-50b7-47ad-96f2-e1fe3ee25c8d@5c82d83a-818a-4c16-b540-ded2344a7ad3 |
IRB Office Hours
Connect one-on-one. Meet with IRB staff to ask questions, seek guidance, or discuss specific concerns:
- UConn Health IRB: Sign up for virtual office hours (Link is only valid if logged into the UCH Office365 Domain)
- UConn (Storrs & Regional Campuses) IRB: Sign up for office hours
Custom Education or Training
Request a session tailored to your department, unit or class. Content is designed to meet your research specific needs. To request a training or education session, please click the link below and complete the form, including a brief description of the topic or area you would like the session to cover.
Electronic Submissions Trainings
UConn Health iRIS training: For individual or group training session on iRIS, please contact the UConn Health IRB at irb@uchc.edu.
UConn InfoEd training: For questions related to the use of InfoEd, please contact the UConn IRB at irb@uconn.edu.
UConn Health Trainings Offered On-Demand
New Investigator Training –This education session is offered to researchers who are new to UConn Health or are new to submitting to the IRB for the first time. This session is offered on a recurring schedule, every six weeks. Please visit our Bookings page and select “First Time PI Training (UConn Health)” to book a spot in one of these upcoming trainings.
FDA Regulated Research – Sponsor-Investigator Compliance Review – UConn Health researchers who will fill the dual role of Sponsor and Investigator when conducting studies subject to FDA regulations under 21 CFR Part 312 (Investigational New Drug Application) or 21 CFR Part 812 (Investigational Device Exemptions) are required to complete a compliance review prior to submitting their study for IRB review. This session is conducted to ensure that the Sponsor-Investigator is aware of and prepared to meet the dual responsibilities of Sponsor and of Investigator under the FDA regulatory requirements. Please contact Rebecca Burke at burke@uchc.edu to schedule a session.
UConn Storrs Trainings Offered On-Demand
FDA-Regulated Research Training Sessions –To support research teams conducting studies subject to FDA regulations under 21 CFR Part 312 (Investigational New Drug Application) or 21 CFR Part 812 (Investigational Device Exemptions), the HRPP offers completion of a two-part training process:
· Pre-Study Implementation Session: Designed to prepare teams before initiating FDA-regulated research.
· Post-Implementation Assessment: Conducted after the enrollment of the first five participants to evaluate and support ongoing compliance.
HRPP staff will provide an overview of relevant guidance and institutional policies, with a focus on adhering to Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Participants will also learn about the essential components of a Regulatory Binder and its role in maintaining compliance throughout the research process. To schedule these sessions, please complete our Training and Education Request Form.
Sessions Coming in 2026
Stay tuned for dates and registration links!
Review Categories: Is my study exempt, expedited or full board? Or is it even human subjects research? In this presentation, we will go over the categories of review and what each type of IRB submission entails. Date: TBA
Conflict of Interest: Have questions about how to address potential conflicts of interest in the context of human subjects research? We have the answers! We will be discussing all the requirements related to IRB submissions and conflicts of interest. Date: TBA
Contact Us
We are here to support your research. Reach out to ask questions, request a consultation, or share feedback.
Email: hrp-education@uconn.edu
Team Contacts:
- Joan Levine, MPH, CIP – Team Lead
- Rebecca Burke, MS
- Ellen Ciesielski