Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) and Institutional Review Board (IRB)
All research studies at Lurie Children’s involving human participants require prior approval from the Institutional Review Board (IRB). Lurie Children’s two IRBs, Panel #1 and Panel #2, are composed of a diverse selection of experts in the field of pediatric research.
Both IRBs are organized and operate in compliance with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) regulations, as described in 45 CFR 46, for federally funded research and FDA regulations, as described in 21 CFR Parts 50 and 56, for FDA regulated research. In addition, the IRBs operate in compliance with portions of the HIPAA Privacy Rule that apply to research, as described in 45 CFR Parts 160 and 164.
HRPP and IRB FAQ
To learn more about Lurie Children's Human Resource Protection program and Institutional Review Board, visit our FAQ.
FWA/IORG/IRB Roster
For a copy of the Federalwide Assurance (FWA)/IRB Registration (IORG)/IRB Roster, please click here.
IRB Meeting Dates and Submission Deadlines
IRB Deadlines & Meeting Dates for 2024.
Policies and Guidelines
Please navigate to the following pages for all policies, procedures, and guidance for conducting research with human participants and obtaining and maintaining IRB approval at Lurie Children’s.
- IRB Policies and Procedures Manual
- Requirements for Human Subjects (HSR) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Education
- IRB Post-Approval Monitoring Program
- Federal Regulations and Guidance
- Lurie Children’s Clinical Studies Resources and Contacts
Forms & Templates
- Consent Form and Short Form Templates
- Incident Assessment Tool for Investigators and Staff
- New PI Sign-Off Letter
- Translation Attestation Form
Single IRBs and IRB Authorization Agreements
- Review detailed information on using a single IRB.
- For studies that involve Lurie Children’s and Northwestern University, a Master IRB Authorization Agreement is in place for Lurie Children’s to serve as the IRB of record. Please refer to instructions on how to submit these studies.
IRB Support Staff Contact Information
General IRB inquires: irb@luriechildrens.org.
Cayuse IRB Useful Links
- Cayuse IRB Overview
- For access and questions related to Cayuse IRB, email irb@luriechildrens.org or call 312.503.7110.
