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.
Next Training Opportunity
April Training: Nuts & Bolts of IRB Project-Specific SFI Disclosures
Hosted by Human Research Protection Education & Outreach, this one-hour Teams webinar offers a practical overview of UConn Health IRB project-specific Significant Financial Interest (SFI) disclosure requirements. Presented by Gus Fernandez‑Wolff, Research Compliance Monitor in Financial Conflict of Interest in Research, the session will walk attendees through the key considerations—the what, who, how, and when to disclose IRB project-specific SFIs.
What you will learn:
- What must be disclosed as an IRB project-specific SFI
- Who is required to disclose
- How SFI disclosures are collected, documented, and managed throughout the duration of the study
- When disclosures must be updated
Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Virtual presentation via Teams
Register now to secure your spot.
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 UConn Health Office365 Domain)
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.
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.
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
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