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👥 Join members of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) Social Behavioral Research Team on Wednesday, September 17 for an in-depth discussion on the unique complexities of social-behavioral research.

🔍 The session will explore how the IRB reviews common research designs such as surveys, interviews, ethnography, and implementation studies, while addressing the challenges researchers most often encounter.

📜 The team will provide IRB insights on consent processes, waiver determinations, and research involving vulnerable populations, and will respond to frequently asked questions 💬 — offering practical guidance to help researchers navigate these approaches with confidence.

💡 Attendees will leave with strategies for strengthening IRB submissions, a better understanding of review expectations, and tips for protecting participants 🛡️ while supporting ethical, compliant research.

💪 Don’t miss this chance to strengthen your knowledge of social-behavioral research practices!