How to apply for IRB review
Submit your pharmacogenomics-related human-subjects research to PGNI's independent IRB. Submit your request, and PGNI will reply with instructions for sending your study documents and confirm the appropriate type of review in writing. See the IRB page for how the IRB works and IRB fees for the fee schedule.
Who can apply for IRB review
Independent and practice-based researchers
Researchers with their own pharmacogenomics-related research project can submit it to PGNI's IRB for independent ethical and regulatory review, without needing to join PGNI.
PGNI's research community
PGNI Affiliated Researchers, including PGNI alumni, have ongoing access to PGNI's IRB.
Reliance agreements
Outside institutions may arrange a formal reliance agreement with PGNI's IRB.
IRB documents to prepare
Have these ready. PGNI IRB will tell you how to send them after you submit your request. A typical submission includes the following, and not every study needs every item.
- Research protocol
- Consent and recruitment materials
- Data collection instruments
- CVs of the investigators
- Human-subjects training certificates
- Data-handling plan
How IRB review works
Submit your IRB request
Tell us about your study using the form below.
Send your IRB documents
After your IRB request, PGNI IRB replies with instructions for sending your study documents.
Confirmation of review type
PGNI confirms in writing the type of review that applies to your study, and the applicable fee.
Review and determination
Your study is reviewed as an exempt determination, expedited review or full-board review, as applicable, and you receive the IRB's determination.
Tell us about your study
Fee refunds and cancellations are covered in the Refund and Cancellation Policy.