What are Messages and Alerts in IRBNet?
The Messages & Alerts function, located at the bottom of the left side toolbar, presents a complete history for each individual protocol. Any messages that are sent between investigators or between investigators and the IRB office can be found here. If modifications are requested, a copy of the requested adjustments can also be found here. This is a useful tool in projects that have multiple team members to help keep track of the actions taken on your project.

How do I notify the Compliance Administrator the I have made the necessary modifications?
Once you have completed the modifications requested by the Committee, you must Mark Revisions Complete to notify the Committee that they may continue the review of your application. To do this, select the appropriate project from the “My Projects” list then go to the Designer page, located on the left hand side. At the top of the designer page view, you will see “This package is” followed by the lock status: To Mark Revisions Complete, click the second link to the right of the Lock Status, “Mark Revisions Complete.” The lock will then turn green and read “Locked – Revisions Complete.”

When will I receive expiration notices on my protocols?
60, 30, 15, and 1 days prior to and the day of the expiration date, IRBNet will send automated messages informing the PI of the upcoming expiration of their Expedited or Full Board protocols. The expiration date is 1 year following the issued approval date. At that point, any expired protocol must have a continuation request approved by the compliance committee or the research must stop.
If you feel you are receiving these notices in error, please contact the Research Compliance Administrator.

Where are my research protocols that were submitted before IRBNet?
Any research protocols that were submitted prior to the implementation of IRBNet are recorded in within the IRBNet system under my projects. However, the completed application is stored in archives. To access these protocols you can search within your project dashboard by the protocol title, PI Name or by the previously assigned protocol number. During this transition period, protocols that were approved prior to the launch of IRB Net will be listed but no supporting documents (i.e., appendices, forms and paper application forms) will be included in the project. If you need to amend a current project or submit a renewal application you must click “Create New Project” and complete the submission process. We do not need any of your previously approved documents as they are stored in our archives.