Personnel Change

Personnel changes must be submitted for all human subject research protocols (including exempt studies) whether utilizing the UT Health San Antonio IRB or an external IRB.   Only personnel listed on the currently approved personnel form (e.g. Form B-2, Inst M) are allowed to engage in human subject research. 

Changes in study personnel are submitted using the process outlined below to the OCR.

Note:

A change to PI/Co-PI or new/updated conflict of interest disclosure are be submitted through the UT Health San Antonio IRB amendment process or Institutional Modification process (for external IRB studies).

Adding new duties or removing critical duties to those currently approved by the IRB may require an IRB amendment.

New Personnel Submission Checklist

  • Personnel must finalize the following prior to submission:
    • Research Scope of Practice (signed by OCR Director)
    • Required Training (e.g. Human Subjects Training [CITI], GCP training)

Submission Instructions

Note: OCR will not accept / withdraw submissions if Research Scope of Practice and required training are not complete.

  • To change (add/remove) one person on up to 5 protocols
  • For all other personnel changes
    • Update appropriate, currently approved document containing personnel (e.g. Inst M, B-2, etc.).
    • Email the modified form to IRBreliance@uthscsa.edu. Copy the PI(s) on the email.