An Update from Public Responsibility in Medicine

and Research (PRIM&R)

Mariellen DiemandAssociate Director for Conferences

May 1, 2015

PRIM&R’s Mission

Advance the highest ethical standards in the conduct of biomedical,

behavioral, and social science research.

We accomplish this mission through education, membership services,

professional certification, public policy initiatives, and community building.

• Core organizational goals:

– Create a strong and vibrant community of ethics-minded research administration and oversight personnel

– Offer professional development opportunities that provide knowledge and the interaction necessary to help individuals go beyond regulatory compliance

About PRIM&R

PRIM&R’s membership community consists of over 4,000 individuals from 35 countries, including Canada.

Membership

Learn more: www.primr.org/membership

Regional Connections

Event ideas: A half-day (or longer)

educational program Book group Brown bag lunch Networking reception Policy discussion Short lecture

PRIM&R wants to help you connect...…with colleagues for conversation, networking, and idea swaps. These events will help you build a local community and resources for professional development.

Mentoring Program

Volunteer mentors and mentees are matched based upon criteria such as area of interest, years in the field, institution type, and goals.

Mentor, mentee, or both!

PRIM&R is always seeking mentors and mentees interested in collaborating, providing

advice and guidance, and sharing their knowledge with others in the field.

Member Publications

• PRIM&R Member Newsletter – Monthly news of interest

• Legal and government news• Organizational publications• Certification updates• Membership highlights

• Research Ethics Digest– 6 times a year– Articles from scholarly journals

Research Ethics Digest Self-Study Program

• Read three selected articles

• Complete a short self-study quiz

• Earn 1.5 continuing education credits

Knowledge Center

Learn more: www.primr.org/knowledgecenter

A robust expansion of our commitment to research professionals – it contains a range of resources that will be helpful to you in your work, including:

• Case studies• Archived webinars and

conference presentations• Selected regulations and

guidance documents• Sample checklists, templates,

and SOPs

Educational Programs: Face-to-Face

Regional MeetingsSeptember 15-18, San Antonio, TX • Collaborating for Compliance• IRB Administrator 101• IRB Administrator 201 

At Your Doorstep• Curricula customizable

to your needs• You select dates and location• PRIM&R provides faculty and materials

Learn more: www.primr.org/edprograms

Webinars• May 6: CIP® Certification: Is it right for you right now?• May 14: FDA Oversight and IRB Review of Studies that Include

In-Vitro Diagnostics • June 23: IOM Report on Sharing Clinical Trial DataLearn more: www.primr.org/webinars

Ethical Research Oversight Course (E-ROC)• Online learning ideal for those new to the field or those seeking a

refresher on the function and purpose of review boards• Learn how to:

- Apply the principles and rules governing human subjects research

- Build and strengthen an effective review board- Communicate more clearly with those

involved in the research- Understand and apply best practices

Learn more: www.primr.org/eroc

Educational Programs: Online

Certificate in the Foundations of Human Subjects Protections

• A way to demonstrate commitment to growing professionally within the fields of research ethics and oversight

• Provides an understanding of the ethical and regulatory basis of human subject protections

• Combines expert advice, real-life examples, and best practices

• Program requirements are flexible

• Participants receive a certificate documenting their accomplishment

Learn more: www.primr.org/certificates

IRB Forum• Online community for anyone working in human

subjects protections

• Atmosphere of open and respectful dialogue

• Ethical, regulatory, and policy concerns related to human subjects research

• Pose questions, exchanging guidance, and sharing best practices

• Registration required; free to join!

Learn more: www.irbforum.org

Ampersand Blog• Resource for research ethics and oversight news and

commentary

• Posts have included:– Priorities for Research Funding, Sharing Clinical Trial

Data, and More– NIH Releases Draft Policy on Use of Single IRB Review

for Multi-Site Research– When Is it Ethical or Not to Participate in Research?– Opting Out: Who’s Protecting Human Research

Subjects Online?– And more!

• Guest bloggers are welcome!

Learn more: www.primr.org/blog

www.primr.org

Thank you!