IRB Limited Meeting Schedule: Impact on Studies Expiring in November, December, January

To: Researchers and Study Teams

IRB Limited Meeting Schedule: Impact on Studies Expiring in November, December, January

Please note that there will be fewer IRB meetings in November, December, and January because of the holiday schedule.

If your study requires review by a convened IRB committee (i.e., “Full Committee”) and is set to expire in November, December, or January, please submit your continuing review at least six weeks prior to study expiration.

Below is a list of common questions:

Where can I find my study’s expiration date?	If your study has an expiration date, you can find it two different ways: Open the study in iRIS and find the expiration date near the top of the screen. Check your most recent IRB approval letter. For help finding your approval letters, click on the Tutorial icon in iRIS and then select the “Find My IRB Approval Letters” tutorial from the pop-up window.
How do I know if my Continuing Review submission requires Full Committee review?	Your study needs Full Committee review if it is determined to be “greater than minimal risk” by the IRB (check your IRB approval letter for the risk level designation).
Are there submission deadlines for Continuing Reviews to get on an upcoming meeting agenda?	2025 and 2026 meeting dates and submission deadlines can be found at http://irb.ucsf.edu/irb-rosters-meeting-dates
How do I know which IRB Committee will review my study?	The “Reviewing Committee” is based on your most recent IRB approval letter. Typically, your Continuing Review will go to the same committee that reviewed it previously.
I submitted my Continuing Review. Can I track its review status?	Yes. Follow the instructions here: Study Status Updates (may require MyAccess login).