BW/F Distributed Campus
Important Notice: Faulkner IRB Changes
The review of non-cancer research protocols, formerly managed by Faulkner's IRB
will now be handled by to the Partners Human Research Committee (PHRC). Any new
protocols are now submitted to the PHRC. The correct forms for submission can
be found at http://healthcare.partners.org/phsirb/
Ongoing protocols are required to submit a transition form to the PHRC no later
than December 15. Letters regarding the resubmission have been sent to all PIs
who have active protocols currently approved by the Faulkner IRB. Only the IRB
functions will be handled by PHRC, as Faulkner Hospital retains the responsibilities
for providing education, research support and a system that promotes compliance.
The PI’s department chair is still responsible for signing protocol submissions.
For more information, reference the PHRC website, provided as a link from the
Faulkner website. The PHRC website includes news items, contact information, policies
and guidance and the template forms and instructions for PHRC interactions. Or,
contact Delia Wolf, MD dwolf@partners.org)
or Maria Sundquist (msundquist@partners.org)
with specific questions.
Endoscopy Open House at 850 Boylston
The Hospital and the Division of Gastroenterology celebrated its new outpatient
Endoscopy Center located at 850 Boylston Street in November. An open house showcased
the Center’s state- of-the-art facilities. David Carr-Locke, MD, FRCP, director,
Endoscopy, said the event culminated more than a year of planning. “This
opening is possible thanks to a remarkable team effort,” he added.
The six procedure rooms feature dual flat panel screens suspended from the
ceiling, which allow the physician and nurse to more easily view the endoscopic
images. These images can also be transmitted back to the main hospital campus
for real time consultation with physician colleagues.
The 850 Endoscopy Center will accommodate the increased demand for endoscopy
services. “We wanted an ambulatory site that would be ideal to serve healthy
patients who need to be screened for colon cancer and also provide a wide range
of other endoscopic services,” Carr-Locke added.