Need to Know

A research activity takes place in the annular pool, part of Center for Research and Education in Special Environments (CRESE) in the School of Public Health and Health Professions at the Sherman Annex on South Campus in January 2026. CRESE has the world’s only annular (endless) pool and operates one of the world’s few human-rated centrifuges. Photographer: Douglas Levere

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Research Roundtable: New HRP-503 Protocol template now required
3/3/26
The IRB has released a new HRP-503 Protocol document, which was designed to make completing the document more efficient for researchers and reduce the number of revisions during the review process.
Research Roundtable: Hybrid approach for ClinicalTrials.gov
7/1/25
While ClinicalTrials.gov encourages researchers to use the Modernized Protocol Registration and Results System, users are advised to switch to Classic PRS for several critical tasks.
Research Roundtable: Updates on ClinicalTrials.gov modernization
8/19/24
The modernized version of the ClinicalTrials.gov Protocol Registration and Results System will become the primary website on August 28.
Research Roundtable: Top Questions About the Updated Quality Control and Posting Procedures for ClinicalTrials.gov
6/11/24
Following a recent series on ClinicalTrials.gov “FAQ” sections, the CTSI is exploring quality control and posting procedures.
Research Roundtable: ClinicalTrials.gov FAQ — Results Reporting (Part 2)
5/13/24
Part two in a series of articles highlighting frequently asked questions to comply with results reporting for ClinicalTrials.gov includes guidance on the Quality Control review process, protocol and statistical analysis plans, and appendices. (See part one here.)