The executive director of the Human Research Protection Program, Moira Keane began her University of Minnesota career in 1980 in the College of Continuing Education. Before retiring on June 15, she looks back on a career that spans three decades and looks forward to what lies ahead.

Consistent reporting of lab incidents is not only required as part of the NIH guidelines and University of Minnesota policies. It’s also a critical part of the overall research process.

As part of an effort to reduce the administrative burden on researchers, the Human Research Protection Program has updated its signature requirements for Institutional Review Board medical applications.

The Institutional Review Board is engaging in collaborative agreements with other institutions to streamline reviews and avoid duplication.