Institutional Review Board (IRB)

The Institutional Review Board (IRB) assists in protecting the rights and welfare of human participants involved in research activities.

DASH RESEARCH IRB – LAUNCHING FEBRUARY 2026

MONDAY, February 16, 2026

This new module streamlines IRB submissions, reviews, and compliance workflows directly within DASH Research.

What You Can Do in the New IRB Module

The IRB module supports a full range of activities for both Principal Investigators (PIs) and Study Teams, as well as Administrative and Review Staff. Below is a list of the key tasks now available in DASH Research. Job aides and video resources are available on the DASH Research SharePoint site to guide you.

PI or Study Team Activities

Create and Submit a Study
Respond to Clarifications
Respond to Modifications Required

These features allow study teams to efficiently initiate new submissions, complete pre-review steps, and respond to feedback- all within one integrated platform.

Administrative & Reviewer Activities

Administrative users and IRB reviewers can complete the full IRB review lifecycle, including:

Review a Submission- Pre-Review
Request Clarification- Pre-Review
Assign Ancillary Reviewers
Submit an Ancillary Review
Override an Ancillary Review
Assign for Designated Review
Submit Designated Review
Review a Submission- Designated Review
Assign to Committee Review and Meeting
Review a Submission- Committee Review
Submit Committee Review
Finalize Documents
Prepare and Send Letter

These capabilities ensure a complete, end-to-end IRB workflow- supporting pre-review, designated review, committee review, ancillary processes, and documentation.

DASH Research COI Integration
To maintain compliance, the module includes real-time integration DASH Research COI:

Investigators and study personnel must have an active COI certification to submit or be listed on IRB applications.
The system automatically checks COI status.
Users will be prompted to complete or update their certification when needed.

Next Steps and Support

Beginning at go-live, all IRB-related tasks- including submissions, reviews, and document finalization- will be accessible directly through DASH Research.

Additional guidance, training materials, and support resources are available on the DASH Research IRB SharePoint site to help ensure a smooth transition.

First Convened Meeting of the UTHSC IRB Utilizing DASH Research

WEDNESDAY, February 18, 2026

Section 03 of the UTHSC IRB will meet this date to review Continuations or Modifications that require review by the Full Board.

New applications will be reviewed at the following meeting on Wednesday, 25-Feb-2026, to allow the Board members time to review these submissions.

Stay Connected

Visit the DASH Research IRB site for project milestones, training sessions and educational materials to support a smooth transition.

Join the DASH Research Community site to receive important news and insights.

Demonstration Videos

Coming Soon!

Application Overview
PI-focused Overview and Functionality
Administration and Management

Training

Campus-based institutional review board (IRB) training will be delivered by individuals who are most familiar with or responsible for local program needs. Trainers will participate in multiple core training sessions and gain hands-on experience in preparation for offering training in 2025.

DASH RESEARCH is offering a series of live learning sessions via Microsoft Teams this August and September. Sessions will walk you through the system, show you how to navigate it, and answer your questions in real time.

What to Expect: