PURPOSE

The SCRIHS Advisory Panel (AP) provides advice and guidance to the SCRIHS Chair, Staff and IRB members. The AP gathers and oganizes information that require notification and/or approval of the convened IRB.

MEMBERSHIP

Members include the Chair, Vice Chair(s), MMC representative, SJH representative, SIU-SOM General Counsel, Center for Clinical Research (CCR) faculty member, and IRB Coordinator.

PROCEDURES

• The AP meets at least once per month, or more frequently, if necessary, to review and discuss IRB issues and other administrative matters that arise between convened IRB meetings

• The AP reviews and makes recommendations to the SCRIHS Chair and/or the Committee regarding:
  • Interpretation of OHRP and FDA guidance and regulatory requirements (current and new)
  • SCRIHS Policies and Procedures
  • Potential noncompliance issues
  • Potential local concerns
• Gathers information and conducts inquiries when needed
• Evaluates committee member participation and performance
• Evaluates and makes recommendations concerning the SCRIHS IRB roster