The ‘go live’ date for SBU’s use of the electronic, web-based program for IRB administration and management is December 21, 2007. Use of IRBNet for submission of new and continuing applications (exempt, expedited and full review) will be required on and after that date.

Paper submissions will be accepted by ORC after that date only for amendments, adverse events, and other revisions that are being submitted for currently approved studies (i.e., studies that have not yet undergone continuing review via the IRBNet system).

Some of IRBNet's many features include web-based protocol sharing and collaboration, automatic notifications, electronic submissions and reviews, and important audit capabilities including electronic revision histories, electronic signatures and event tracking.

If you anticipate applying for IRB approval or continuing approval in the coming weeks and months, IRBNet has general training materials for researchers ("Resources for Researchers") available at http://www.irbnetresources.org/training.html

The user name and password may be obtained by e-mailing Judy.Matuk@Stonybrook.edu.

If, after reviewing these materials, you would like additional training, please contact the Office of Research Compliance at 632-9036 to schedule an appointment.