This is a REd Asynchronous (online/self-paced) class.

Participants will learn the requirements for establishing and managing tissue banks/repositories for human subject research. Regulations governing tissue banks/repositories, including HIPAA and informed consent requirements, will be described. Acceptable models for a tissue bank, and considerations for developing a tissue banking management plan, will be discussed.

Instruction will be provided on how to complete the Institutional Review Board's (IRB) Tissue Banking application page in ERICA.

REd Asynchronous classes feature lessons and exercises designed to build competency and increase efficiency. Modules are accessible 24/7 and are all self-paced. All members of the University research community are invited to complete any online classes of interest.