The spring semester schedule for campus training sessions on human subject protections has now been posted on the Institutional Review Board Web site at www.ndsu.nodak.edu/research/irb/index.php. A variety of introductory and advanced topics are offered for investigators conducting research involving human participants. Pre-register by e-mail to ndsu.irb@ndsu.edu.

In addition to the requirement for initial training, NDSU implemented a three-year continuing education policy in July 2008. The refresher training applies to principal investigators, co-investigators and others who will assist with or oversee data collection, informed consent, human research procedures or data analysis functions. The requirement can be met by attendance at one campus session, or through completion of online modules. For more information on the policy, and other options for completing training, visit www.ndsu.nodak.edu/research/irb/rcatt_irb_educational_sessions.php.

If you have questions, want to register for a class or schedule a session with your group, contact Teryl Grosz at 1-8908, or teryl.grosz@ndsu.edu.