July SMART Talk: Single IRB and the Review of Research Involving Children

Panelists will discuss differences that arise between Reviewing IRBs and Relying Institutions surrounding pediatric research, such as assent process, age of assent, pregnancy testing, risk assessment, and state laws. Hear experts talk about their experiences, how they work with institutions to address disagreements, and potential areas for flexibility and harmonization

Speakers:

Lori Roesch, Human Protections Administrator and Research Integrity Manager, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
Cassandra Baumgart, IRB Analyst & IRB Reliance Point of Contact, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
Robert Frenck, IRB Chair and Medical Director, Division of Infectious Diseases Director, Vaccine Research Center, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, and Professor, University of Cincinnati Department of Pediatrics
Susan Kornetsky, Director Clinical Research Compliance, Boston Children's Hospital