Upcoming Training Events

Lunch and Learn: It’s Not You, It’s Them: Relying on a Commercial IRB Made Simple

DATE: Thursday, March 12, 2026

TIME:  Noon – 1:30 p.m. PST

SPEAKERS: Stephen Falwell, Education and Systems Supervisor, IRB Administration

DESCRIPTION: Are you planning to rely on a commercial IRB for your next study, or just want a better understanding of how the process works? This training provides an overview of the pathway for the UC Davis IRB to cede review to a commercial IRB, including key terms, how to initiate a reliance agreement, what still needs to be submitted locally, and common areas where researchers get tripped up.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Define key terms used in the IRB reliance process
• Apply “local context” requirements when initiating a study in which the UC Davis IRB relies on a commercial IRB
• Distinguish which post-approval submissions must be submitted to the UC Davis IRB when relying on a commercial IRB
• Identify common missteps in the process for relying on a commercial IRB

AUDIENCE: Clinical Research Staff.

Advance Zoom Registration Required

Virtual Office Hours

The UC Davis IRB hosts weekly drop-in office hours for students, faculty, and staff who have any questions related to IRB submissions or policies.

• When: Fridays (except UC holidays)
• Time: 12:00-1:00 pm PST
• Where: Zoom
• Registration: Not required

On-Demand Training Events

If you would like to schedule a virtual or in-person IRB training for your department or lab, please contact [email protected].