Protocols already approved by IRB must be submitted at least one time per year for renewal purposes. At that time the following information must be addressed:

• Number of subjects
• Description – any adverse event or problems-How many subjects withdraw
• Summary of any recent literature since last approval
• A copy of the currently informed consent form
• Fill out the “Continuing Review Form”*

Also, we would like to remind all faculty and laboratory personnel dealing with protocols involving human subjects that they must take training courses available at CITI PROGRAM, for all investigators and key personnel. Training certificates are valid for three years.