COVID-19 Response for Research
For the most recent 探花楼 protocols on COVID-19, please refer to the link on the main 探花楼 website: /coronavirus/
Human Subjects Research
As of August 3, 2020, face-to-face human research studies in which Covid-19 risk can be mitigated to a minimal level may resume if a PI has modified the IRB protocol to add the risk of Covid-19 exposure to the procedures and consent form, included necessary safety measures, and re-consented new or continuing participants. A guidance for . Studies where the Covid-19 risks cannot be mitigated, or are not modified to address risks associated with Covid-19, cannot resume face-to-face procedures at this time. This guidance is in effect for all 探花楼 campuses, Denton, Dallas, and Houston.
These guidances are highly dependent on ongoing updates to federal, state, local, and institutional policies related to physical distancing and allowed activities and based on continuous monitoring of the guidelines. Any changes to study procedures must be approved in advance by the IRB. By working remotely, the 探花楼 IRBs plan to remain fully functional, and you may contact Ms. Sandy Owens (探花楼 IRB Analyst) @ sowens6@twu.edu with questions.
Thank you all for your cooperation and patience as we work through this together.
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