The Research Navigators regularly receive questions covering a wide range of topics about conducting research studies at Johns Hopkins. It is not uncommon for multiple investigators to submit the same query or raise issues that others in the research community would want to be aware of. Among the  inquiries submitted to the Navigators during the month of January, we believe that the following  would be of interest to you:

I am using eFormS to submit my secondary research protocol for JHM IRB approval. Even with the sample text and examples provided in the “instructional template” version of this form, I’m  still not certain if I am using that information to correctly describe what will be happening in my study. Is there someone who can help me?

Because the IRB is responsible for determining which regulatory requirements will apply to the data being used in your study, their staff  are in the best position to provide you with the most accurate responses to your questions.

You can submit a request to arrange a complimentary, one-on-one meeting with one of the IRB staff  to discuss this matter here.