B04 - Round Table Discussion: Starting Out in SBER: The Greatest Teacher, Experience Is
Thursday, November 6, 2025
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM ET
Starting a career as an IRB professional can feel like exploring a galaxy far, far away—a vast universe of regulations, complex processes, and an alphabet soup of acronyms. Often, the regulations seem tailored for biomedical research, so where does one begin in the SBER realm? More importantly, how do you harness the Force to become an SBER IRB Jedi? This session shares hard-earned lessons and insights we wish we had at the beginning of our journey. From unraveling the nuances of research protocols to forging strong partnerships with stakeholders, participants will gain practical tips to build confidence and expertise. May the SBER IRB Force be with you!
Learning Objectives:
Identify common challenges encountered by new SBER IRB professionals and effective strategies to address them
Reflect on key insights, memorable lessons, and common rookie mistakes encountered by new professionals
Explore the nuanced differences between SBER and biomedical research, and how these distinctions influence IRB review processes