Summary of Results from Questionnaire on Possible Teleconference Topics

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Summary of Results from Questionnaire on Possible
Teleconference Topics

• ORO Bimonthly Teleconference
• Paula Squire Waterman
• Office of Research Oversight

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Suggestions of possible opics for future
teleconferences

• 2/22/08 - Questionnaires sent to the list of
  those receiving announcements for ORO Bimonthly
  Teleconference

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The most popular topics

• Data Repositories and Tissue banking (ORD)(34)
• Breakdown of VA Handbook 6500 how it relates to
  research (33)
• QA/QI projects for HRPPs (national/local panel
  including field personnel) (32)
• Compliance case studies taken from ORO site
  visits (25)
• Possible strategies for IRB review of
  privacy/data security in both biomedical and
  behavioral research (25)
• Special HSRD issues (especially the line
  between QA and research) (25)

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The least popular topics

• Procedures for debarment of research
  investigators (31)
• How to manage/run IRB meetings (29)
• MIRECC issues (24)
• Differences/similarities between human subject
  protection and animal welfare programs (23)
• Communication between VA facility and affiliate
  when they use the same IRB or IACUC (20)
• Compliance in animal research programs (16)

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It is not too late to submit your suggestions

• Questionnaire included with agenda or-
• Send an e-mail to
• Paula.waterman_at_va.gov
• I will e-mail you a copy of the questionnaire
• Complete and return as instructed

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Questions?
Comments?