Education

The following links provide resources for those interested in furthering their understanding of human subject research issues. Your comments and suggestions are welcomed; please contact us at IRBeducation@stanford.edu.

Required Training

Stanford provides access to the required training through an interactive online tutorial - CITI (Collaborative IRB Training Initiative) Course in The Protection of Human Research Subjects. CITI offers a Basic (initial) course and then a Refresher course which must be taken every two years.

The Required Tutorial page has information and FAQs about CITI training, and links to the CITI course.

Stanford Education Resources and Useful Links

• STANFORD HRPP Presentations, Classes, and Programs addressing Human Subject Research Protections: To request classes and presentations geared towards your needs, or to request individual appointments contact IRBEducation@Stanford.edu



• Stanford University is a proud member of CISCRP's Circle of Supporters. CISCRP (The Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation) is a nonprofit group dedicated to educating and informing the public, patients, medical/research communities, the media, and policy makers about clinical research participation.



• SPCTRM (Stanford/Packard Center for Translational Research in Medicine)



• Stanford School of Medicine Dean's Newsletters



• Legal issues, news, and information



• Research and Laboratory Safety
  

Other Education Resources and Useful Links

• Belmont report
  
  
• OHRP (Office of Human Research Protections)
  • Educational Materials
  • Institutional Review Board Registry (domestic and international listings)
  • Policy Guidance
  • Public Outreach Page. The Office for Human Research Protections has launched a campaign to inform the general public about research participation.


• ORI Newsletters: The Office of Research Integrity (ORI) publishes articles of interest to laboratory directors, investigators, department heads, researchers, mentors, postdocs, and graduate students.



• PRIM&R (Public Responsiblity in Medicine & Research)



• SRA (Society of Research Administrators)