IRB News July 2026
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ClinSphere eReview Submission System Training (NEW DATE AND TIME!)
The previously announced training date has been canceled. The session has been rescheduled for July 21, 2026, from 9:00–10:00 AM PDT.
WCG IRB is offering training for UC Davis researchers and study teams on ClinSphere eReview Manager, its new eReview submission system. The session will provide an overview of the system and guidance for users who will need to navigate it for studies where the UC Davis IRB has ceded review to WCG IRB.
This training is specific to WCG IRB’s submission system and does not change the submission process for studies reviewed by the UC Davis IRB through IRBNet.
Who should attend?
Researchers and study teams who work with studies where the UC Davis IRB has ceded review to WCG IRB.
Who can skip?
Researchers and study teams who do not work with studies where the UC Davis IRB has ceded review to WCG IRB.
Meeting Details (NEW DATE AND TIME!)
July 21, 2026, 9:00–10:00 AM PDT
Zoom Registration (NEW LINK!)
Same SOPs, More Accessible Format
Our standard operating procedures (SOPs) are now available as webpages rather than PDF files, making them easier to navigate and use with assistive technology. Don’t be fooled by the new look. The contents of our SOPs remain unchanged!
Our Starting Lineup Has Changed
World Cup teams aren’t the only ones maintaining a roster this summer. Our committee roster has been updated to reflect the latest membership changes. The current roster, as well as all our historical rosters, can be found on our About IRB webpage.
That Has AI Written All Over It
We are seeing an influx of submissions written with the assistance of large language models (LLMs). Use of LLMs can delay review because they add “fluff” that does not answer the questions in our protocol templates and miss the logic built into our forms, which can create inconsistencies across submission materials. Please prepare your submissions to the IRB based on your own knowledge of your research rather than relying on an LLM to generate responses.
FAQs
What should I do if I’m not sure whether my project requires IRB review?
No need to wade through the uncertainty. Surf over to our Does My Project Need Review? webpage to help determine your next step.
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