Clinical Research Times

January 30, 2026

Dear Colleague:

This month’s Feature Article explains the new simplified process for adding all Boston University Charles River Campus students to INSPIR studies as internal study personnel, and how this change reduces administrative burden while accelerating opportunities for student participation in cross-campus research.

Also check out:

• “Things to Know” on recent updates to the HRPP Policies and Procedures; on improvements to the Templates page on the IRB website; and WCG IRB’s new 2026 fee schedule
• “The CRRO Corner” on upcoming trainings (Fundamentals in the Conduct of Clinical Research and Principal Investigator Role training), as well as the Clinical Research Seminar and RPN calendars for the winter/spring 2026
• “Getting to Know ClinicalTrials.gov” on how often you are required to update your clinical trial registration information on ClinicalTrials.gov
• “Spotlight on SOPs” on the SOP entitled “Research Training”, which provides detail on available training for conducting clinical research. This includes required training, and additional training that may be applicable based on the roles delegated to investigators and research staff
• “Dear IRB” on IRB requirements for conducting new analyses on data from a closed study

Learn more at www.bu.edu/crtimes.

Matthew Ogrodnik, MS, CIP, Editor, CR TIMES
Director, Office of Human Research Affairs