In this session, we briefly discussed the key factors to take into account to make the best choice for your research program. What should you consider when faced with the decision whether to transform your local IRB to meet regulatory and accreditation requirements, with efficient customer service to your research community, or to outsource your IRB review to an external IRB?
Outsourcing to AAHRPP Accredited IRBs vs Creating a Local Regulatory Compliant IRB
1. Outsourcing to an AAHRPP-Accredited IRB vs.
Creating a Local, Regulatory-Compliant IRB
August 22, 2012
2. Today’s Speakers:
Lynn Smith
Manager, Huron Life Sciences
P 312 714 6514
lesmith@huronconsultinggroup.com
Lynn has nineteen years of experience in research administration and regulatory
compliance. Her experience includes Institutional Review Board (IRB) administration,
research compliance assessment, conflict of interest management, clinical trials office
management, and Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection
Programs (AAHRPP) accreditation assistance.
3. Today’s Speakers:
Jose Perdomo, Esq.
Administrative Director, Ethics, Compliance & Research
Miami Children’s Hospital
305-663-8542
jose.perdomo@mch.com
Jose has over twenty years experience in health care including clinical, operational,
administrative and regulatory roles. Presently he provides administrative oversight for
the hospital’s research institute including the clinical trial unit and the office of
research administration.
4. Today’s Speakers:
Mary Klein, PhD
Director, Office of Research and Technology Development
Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
215-456-7216
mklein@einstein.edu
Mary has nine years experience in research administration. She currently oversees
all research activities for a growing hospital network including grants and contracts,
research compliance, biostatistical support services, institutional review board (IRB)
administration, institutional animal care and use (IACUC) administration, conflict of
interest management, effort reporting, and intellectual property management.