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Join NWABR and its conference partners, University of Washington, WCG and Advarra, as we host our annual IRB Conference on July 25, 2024. This conference will be presented in a hybrid format. The hybrid event allows for both in-person and virtual attendance. To encourage in-person attendance and the resumption of networking opportunities NWABR will be providing food and refreshments during the day. This will include breakfast, lunch and a hosted happy hour!
The Conference is being hosted at Seattle Children's Research Institute Building Cure in Seattle WA. More details about this venue, parking, and accommodation options are included below.
The theme for this conference is Changing Landscapes in Research. Conference speakers will address a topical mix of how research continues to transform through innovation in medical devices, therapeutics, information sharing and handling, the single IRB model, methods for achieving more efficient IRBs and the use of AI interfaces.
Registration FYI- when registering more than one person at a time, only the primary contact on the registration will receive a confirmation email, not each individual attendee. On the confirmation email, you can scroll down to and click on the "View Tickets" button to verify attendee registration. However, the week-of/day-of the conference, each individual attendee will receive a logistics email and/or join links.
Program Agenda
| Time | Topic | Speaker(s) |
| 8:00 | Opening Remarks | Melissa Tribelhorn, MPA - NWABR |
| 8:15 | Morning Keynote: IRB Quality and Effectiveness: The Pursuit of Reasonableness | Holly Fernandez Lynch, JD, MBE, University of Pennsylvania and Holly A. Taylor, PhD, MPH, Clinical Center National Institutes of Health |
| 9:30 | Diversity as a Regulatory Theme (Panel) | Bessie Young, MD, MPH, UW Medicine Jason Malone, BS, University of Washington Laurie Price, JD, Seattle Children's Research Institute Meghan Scott, BA, Fred Hutch |
| 10:45 | When Software Is Also a Medical Device | Jaimee Heffner, PhD, Fred Hutch Lynn Rose, PhD |
| 1:00 | Privacy: My Data, My Health | Tracy Lightfoot - MultiCare Health System |
| 1:50 | Afternoon Keynote: What IRBs need to know about utilizing AI in Biomedical Research Environments from a Biodata and IP security Perspective | Bill Reid, Google |
| 3:10 | What to Expect When You’re Expecting: Challenges of Psychedelic Research Amidst a Social Movement | Lindsay Helm, Numinus Laura Jackson, WCG Nathan Sackett, MD, MS, University of Washington |
| 4:00 | Using Generative AI in Clinical Settings and the Protection of PHI | Christopher J. Kelly, MD, MS3, MultiCare Heath System |
| 4:50 | Closing Remarks | Melissa Tribelhorn, MPA - NWABR |
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE 2024 IRB Conference?
- IRB chairs, members, administrators, and staff
- Medical doctors, registered nurses and other staff involved in clinical research
- Regulatory affairs and compliance/oversight personnel
- Scientists and ethicists
- Sponsors and contract research organization staff involved in developing, managing or administering informed consent
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR PARTNERS
WCG provides the highest quality ethical reviews of clinical research protocols and studies. WCG was created by combining five IRBs with different areas of expertise and geographical reach – Western IRB (WIRB), the world’s first independent ethical review board, Copernicus Group IRB, New England IRB, Aspire IRB, and Midlands IRB. WCG has more than 50 years’ experience and more than 200 members on AAHRPP-accredited boards. Since 2000, WCG has also provided IBC administration and review services to nearly 800 institutions and evaluated more than 400 human gene transfer protocols. For more information, please visit www.wcgclinical.com or follow us on Twitter @WCGClinical or LinkedIn.
Advarra advances the way clinical research is conducted: bringing life sciences companies, CROs, research sites, investigators, and academia together at the intersection of safety, technology, and collaboration. With trusted IRB and IBC review solutions, innovative technologies, experienced consultants, and deep-seated connections across the industry, Advarra provides integrated solutions that safeguard trial participants, empower clinical sites, ensure compliance, and optimize research performance. Advarra is advancing clinical trials to make them safer, smarter, and faster. For more information, visit www.advarra.com.
The University of Washington, or "Udub," is a public research university in Seattle, WA. As the state's flagship university, it serves more than 92,000 students a year and confers greater than 12,000 bachelors, masters, doctoral, and profressional degrees annually. UW has campuses in Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell, as well as a world-class academic medical center.
Cost
Staff members of NWABR Member organizations can register at a discounted rate of $160 in-person and $80 virtual. A full list of NWABR Member organizations can be found on the member page of the NWABR website. The discounted rate for NWABR members is a 47% saving on the prices noted below***.
Virtual $150 | In person $300
Students with a focus on IRB or HRPP can register for $10 for the virtual conference
In person attendees will receive breakfast, lunch, and refreshments during the day and will be welcomed to join for a hosted happy hour to conclude each conference.
***There is an additional discount if NWABR Member organizations wish to register ten or more attendees. Please contact NWABR staff for this discount code.
Accreditation
NWABR will apply/has been approved for the following CE credits:
- NWABR is awaiting the CIP Council's approval for up to 8 hours of CIP Recertification Credits for attendance at this conference.
- Please Note: The Association of Clinical Research Professionals advised NWABR that they have changed their policy and will no longer be pre-approving third party events/submissions for ACRP contact hours. ACRP let us know that attendees are always welcome to self-report events they attended according to their maintenance requirements for their ACRP certification. Attendees can check the ACRP website to verify if the content/sessions are acceptable for their maintenance. Stay Certified - ACRP (acrpnet.org).
- The Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA - www.SOCRA.org) accepts documentation of candidate participation in continuing education programs for recertification if the program is applicable to clinical research regulations, operations or management, or to the candidate’s clinical research therapeutic area.
Sponsors and Vendors
Additional Sponsors and Vendors are welcome for this conference. Potential sponsors are encouraged to contact Ms. Melissa Tribelhorn for more information at 206-957-3337. Sponsorship support is key to the successful provision of these events:
Conference Venue, Travel, Accommodation and Parking
Conference Venue
The Conference is being hosted at the Seattle Children's Research Institute Building Cure in Seattle WA. The address is:
- Seattle Children's Research Institute Building Cure, 1920 Terry Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
Conference Hotel
NWABR has reserved a block of rooms at the downtown Hilton Garden Inn. You can access the special rate here. Rooms not assigned will be made available to the general public. Group reservations may be extended at the prevailing rate at the time of the reservation, not the contracted group rate, based on availability.
Parking
Paid street and lot parking are available. Building Cure is approximately a 12 minute walk from the Westlake Station light rail.
Getting to Seattle
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SeaTac) is the primary commercial airport serving the Seattle metropolitan area. Building Cure is approximately 20 miles North from SeaTac. Depending on traffic this is approximately a 20 - 40 minute car ride. The best and fastest way to get to Seattle is to take the light rail from the airport to the downtown corridor.
Airport Taxi and Ride Share
A taxi between SeaTAC and the venues is approximately $60 - $85 one-way (ride sharing may be less depending on provider). Upon your arrival at the airport, follow the signs for taxi and ride-share pick-up locations. In heavy traffic Taxis can be more expensive.
