The HSO staff and IRB chairs are here to assist you. The HSO is located in Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, 600 Newton Road, Suite 105.  Our business hours are *8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.  We encourage you to call, e-mail, or visit us regarding the IRB application process or policies and procedures. If you are not sure who to contact, please use the main HSO phone number -- (319) 335-6564 or send us an e-mail at irb@uiowa.edu(link sends e-mail). (link sends e-mail)

*Please note, HSO staff are not available to answer the main number between 12 – 12:30 p.m. daily.  All voicemails received during this hour will be returned after 12:30 p.m.   

HawkIRB Help
IRB Full Board submissions
IRB-01 Full Board Scheduling
IRB-02 Social Science\Behavioral program
Minimal Risk Studies 
Conflict of Interest in Research Committee (CIRC)
IRB-01 Modifications
IRB-03 VAMC Questions
IRB Chairs
UI/Western IRB (WIRB) Applications
UI External IRB Applications
Education and Outreach Program
Compliance Program
Community Based Research
Policies & Guidance

HawkIRB Help

IRB Full Board submissions: Pre-Screen, Minutes, Minutes Response

IRB-01 Full Board Scheduling                  

IRB-02 Social Science/Behavioral Program

Minimal Risk Studies 

Conflict of Interest in Research Committee (CIRC)

IRB-01 Modifications

IRB-03 VAMC Questions

IRB Chairs

UI/Western IRB (WIRB) Applications

Education and Outreach Program

Compliance Program

Community Based Research

Policies & Guidance

The HSO Org Chart is located here.

Click here for additional information on reporting a concern.