G09 - [IN-PERSON ONLY] IRB Chairs Hot Topics Networking Forum

This session is being held in-person only at PRIMR23. It will not be recorded for on-demand access or for the PRIMR23/SBER23 Virtual Meeting.

This session will provide an opportunity to discuss topics faced by IRB chairs in various areas. We will start with a poll to choose the top five most popular topics, and then split into tables to discuss the topic with others who share the interest. We will switch tables at least once during the session. Topics will include: navigating conflicts of interest with the institution; mediating between researchers, staff, and board members; the role of the IRB chair (i.e., division of responsibility between the chair, IRB staff, and board members); burn out and balance; things we don't talk about (e.g., compensation, evaluation, firing members, etc.); what do you need to know to do your job well; what type of institutional support do you need and how do you get it; and evaluating members.