Please join us virtually for our monthly IRB Brown Bag Session on Wednesday, May 20, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM CST featuring Forest Hynes, Research Technical Coordinator from Nuclear Medicine.
This session will provide a practical overview of the role Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Safety play in supporting human research at Northwestern. The presentation will focus on where Nuclear Medicine fits within the research lifecycle, where and when to submit study materials, and when additional review is required. We will cover how reviews are conducted, common issues that delay approval, and operational limitations that may impact study design. The goal of this session is to help investigators and study teams interact with the appropriate groups early and streamline the review process.
After attending this session, participants should be able to:
Describe the role of Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Safety in supporting human research and their place within the institutional review process.
Identify where and when investigators should submit imaging‑related materials, including the role of the Research Imaging Collaboration Office (RICO).
Explain at a high level how Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Safety reviews are conducted and what those reviews evaluate.
Recognize when additional review is required for studies involving nuclear medicine procedures or radioactive materials.
Apply practical tips to avoid common submission issues and streamline the review process.
We hope to see you there!
Cost: None