Medical College of Wisconsin Human Research Protection Program

2.21.2026 New Clinical Trial PRO SmartForm

Describes the layout and functionality of a new PRO SmartForm designed for clinical trial submissions.

12.2.2024 Revisions to MCW IRB SOPs for Recruitment & Enrollment of Non-English Speaking subjects

Describes the changes to the process for the recruitment & enrollment of non-English speaking subjects either planned or when using a ShortForm consent process.

10.12.2024 Changes to IRB Funding Review Process

Describes changes to the IRB funding review process for research projects with for-profit funding effective 10/12/2024

8.2.2024 Update to CITI Course, Learner Group 3

Information regarding CITI training for IRB Members and IRB staff effective 7/2/2024

12.13.23 Amendment SmartForm Submission Changes

Describes changes to the layout and functionality of the Amendment SmartForm being implemented on 12/16/23

12.1.2022 IRB Guidance for REDCap Consenting

Summarizes three options the IRB has identified for obtaining signatures via REDCap

7.1.2022 Children's Wisconsin IRB Transition

Information regarding the Children's Wisconsin transition to the MCW IRB

9.29.2020 Single IRB Submission Process Update

Enhanced submission process for single IRB submissions effective 11/1/2020

9.29.2020 IRB Fee Billing Moves to iLab

New process for IRB Fee collection and billing for reviews 10/1/2020 and later

7.24.2020 IRB Consent Guidance During COVID-19 Pandemic

Guidance for obtaining and documenting informed consent during COVID-19 Pandemic.

7.24.2020 IRB Informed Consent Decision Tree

Decision aid for informed consent during COVID-19

06.20.2020 COVID-19: Back to Basics CITI Training

New CITI training modules to introduce safety protocols and procedures for returning to campus during COVID-19

06.20.2020 IRB Reliance Process in eBridge

Reliance Requests (allowing an MCW protocol to rely on an external IRB) will now be submitted and processed through eBridge

04.28.2020 MCW IRB Lunch and Learn Recording

Listen to the meeting "A Living Room Conversation with the HRPP Office: Answers to your COVID-19 related questions"

01.21.2019 Common Rule Goes Live!

On January 21, 2019 the Revised Common Rule went live. This includes the changes to IRB policies in light of these changes.

01.02.2019 MCW Revised Common Rule Transition Plan

With HHS adoption of the Revised Common Rule, MCW IRB Office has developed the following transition plan for all currently approved projects

01.02.2019 HHS Revised Common Rule

An overview of the Revised Common Rule changes and how MCW will be navigating those changes

11.18.2018 Common Rule Revisions and Consent Form Templates

With the Revised Common Rule fast approaching, you may need to revise your Consent Form Templates to ensure compliance with the Revised Common Rule

07.17.2018 3 Year Review of IRB SOPs

MCW HRPP's review of all IRB SOPs

07.01.2018 2018 IRB Fees

Notice regarding a change in IRB Fees effective July 1 2018

01.26.2018 Revised ICF templates

MCW HRPP has revised our ICF templates to incorporate required changes per the Revised Common Rule

01.19.2018 Delay of Revised Common Rule

HHS announces the implementation of the Revised Common Rule will be delayed