Innovation,
Inclusiveness, and
Informed Consent:

Current Challenges for Institutional Review Boards and Researchers

May 13-14, 2002

Hubert H. Humphrey Center
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Researchers and members of Institutional Review Boards (IRB) are facing significant challenges involving innovations and new technologies both in the biomedical fields and in behavior sciences. Informed consent and the inclusion of diverse populations in these research areas pose additional issues for researchers and IRB members. This two day workshop designed for researchers, IRB members, IRB administrators and research staff will continue the dialogue with federal regulators on these issues.

Co-Sponsored by:

Office for Human Research Protections
Department of Health and Human Services
Food and Drug Administration
Office of Research Compliance Administration (ORCA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs