New Pediatric Translational Research Unit review process

New system expedites process for investigators

The process to submit a facilitated or full scientific review for the Pediatric Translational Research Unit has been updated based on investigator feedback. Follow the instructions below based on your specific research needs.

Facilitated review

Follow this process if your study:

  • Was previously scientifically reviewed, such as through National Institutes of Health, Pilot Innovative Research Awards, Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute or industry-sponsored.
  • Is investigator-initiated.
  • Does not require TRU financial support for ancillary services.
  • Involves only blood draws, specimen collection or processing.

Steps for approval

  1. Contact TRU manager Laura Becker, (414) 266-3994, for an initial consultation and a resource utilization review.
    1. You will receive an electronic approval letter within one to two weeks after the review, or
    2. Your study will be referred for scientific review if there are scientific concerns or resource utilization prioritization is required.
  2. Obtain IRB approval (this may happen simultaneously).
  3. Attend a roll out meeting with TRU staff to begin your study.

Full scientific review

Follow this process if:

  • You are seeking financial support from TRU for ancillary services.
  • Your study was referred for scientific review.

Steps for approval

  1. Contact TRU Manager Laura Becker, (414) 266-3994, for an initial consultation and a resource utilization review.
  2. Share your study with Laura Becker via IRBNet for scientific review and scoring. The review will be done by:
    1. Two peer reviewers.
    2. QHS.
    3. Any other relevant core service.
  3. Children's Research Institute associate directors serve as the review council and approve studies as follows:
    1. Approved (score 1-3).
    2. Approved with a three-month deferred funding decision (score 4-6). May be resubmitted at any time.
    3. Not approved (score 7-9). May be resubmitted at any time.
  4. Obtain IRB approval (may happen simultaneously). The scientific review is provided to IRB for use in their review of human subjects protections.
  5. Attend a roll out meeting with TRU staff to begin your study.