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100

What does CTSU stand for?

Cancer Trials Support Unit

100

How many local IRB approvals have been processed in the RSS database in the past year?

34,337

100

Do specialists need to perform SFU if an unsigned cert provides a different meeting date than the meeting date listed on a signed IRB approval letter?

Yes

100

I am in an all-female rock band.

Hope

100

In what year was the CTSU established to facilitate participation in NCI cancer clinical trials?

1999

200

What does AE stand for?

Adverse Event

200

How many site inquiries have been raised in the past year?

7,913

200

All IRB approvals that reference the common rule change should be sent to which queue in the RSS?

PSU

200

I had pink hair for my senior prom and graduation.

Rachel

200

In what year did utilizing the Portal for regulatory submissions become mandatory?

2017

300

What does CTEP stand for?

Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program

300

How many urgent requests have been processed in the RSS database in the past year?

2,884

300

Name 2 data points that we can take from an unsigned cert/cover page/email confirmation?

Institution Name, PI, Expedited Review Category, Expiration Date, IRB Number

300

I’ve hung out with Gaten Matarazzo (the guy who plays Dustin on Stranger Things) several times.

Kerry

300

In what year did the CTSU begin regulatory review for COG trials?

2009

400

What does PMB stand for?

Pharmaceutical Management Branch

400

How many CIRB approvals have been processed in the RSS database in the past year?

237,673

400

Outside of an IRB Chairman or IRB Vice Chairman, who else is considered to be an authorized IRB signatory?

IRB Coordinator, IRB Administrator, IRB Director, IRB Manager

400

I was almost attacked by a pack of dingoes while camping in Australia.

Kim

400

What year did the CTSU move to a paperless system?

2005

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