All research studies at Lurie Children’s involving human participants require prior approval from the Institutional Review Board (IRB). Lurie Children’s two IRBs, Panel #1 and Panel #2, are composed of a diverse selection of experts in the field of pediatric research.
Both IRBs are organized and operate in compliance with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) regulations, as described in 45 CFR 46, for federally funded research and FDA regulations, as described in 21 CFR Parts 50 and 56, for FDA regulated research. In addition, the IRBs operate in compliance with portions of the HIPAA Privacy Rule that apply to research, as described in 45 CFR Parts 160 and 164.
FWA/IORG/IRB Roster
For a copy of the Federalwide Assurance (FWA)/IRB Registration (IORG)/IRB Roster, please click here.
IRB Meeting Dates and Submission Deadlines
IRB Panel #1 and Panel #2 Deadlines & Meeting Dates for 2021.
Policies & Guidelines
Please navigate to the following pages for all policies, procedures, and guidance for conducting research with human participants and obtaining and maintaining IRB approval at Lurie Children’s.
Forms & Templates
Single IRBs and IRB Authorization Agreements
IRB Support Staff Contact Information
General IRB inquires: irb@luriechildrens.org.
Office of Research Integrity & Compliance
IRB & IBC Staff:
Tricia Eifler, Associate Director of IRB Operations, T; Single IRB & Reliance Agreements, Ph: 312.503.7077
Kristen Brown, Research Compliance Coordinator, PI Last Names A-E, Ph: 312.503.7641
Allison Harris, Senior Research Compliance Coordinator, V-Z; Single IRB & Reliance Agreements, Ph:312.503.2657
Kaleigh Sands Michalko, Senior Research Compliance Coordinator, PI Last Names F-K, Ph: 312.503.7058
Kimberly Rowan, Senior Research Compliance Coordinator (IRB/IBC), IRB PI Last Names L-O, R/IBC PI Last Names A-Z, Ph: 312.503.7048
Jennie Thai, Research Compliance Coordinator, PI Last Names P,Q; S-U, Ph: 312.503.7027
Clinical Research Education and Quality Assurance & Improvement:
Michelle Corbett, Assistant Director, Clinical Research Education, Ph: 312.507.7484
Charlotte Joshi, Clinical Research Educator, Clinical Research Education, Ph: 312.503.7054
Erin Lynch, Clinical Research Educator, Clinical Research Education, Ph: 312.503.7025
Carol Macpherson, Clinical Research Quality Assurance & Improvement Specialist, Ph: 312.503.7028
Sneha Solanki, Clinical Research Quality Assurance & Improvement Specialist, Ph: 312.503.7049
The ORIC main hospital satellite office (19-376) is open for walk-ins and appointments. It will be staffed by ORIC team members during the following times for walk-ins. If any appointments are needed, please contact the individual to set up a meeting. The weekly schedule will also be available in the Cayuse IRB announcement banner.
Every other Monday and Tuesday, 8am-12pm: Research Compliance Coordinators
Every other Thursday, 8am-12pm: Clinical Research Quality Assurance & Improvement
Every other Friday, 8am-12pm: Clinical Research Educators