There are two pathways for submitting studies to WCG: (1) Industry Track, and (2) Ceded Track.
INDUSTRY TRACK: Studies qualify for submission to WCG via the Industry Track only if they meet all 4 of the following conditions:
The study is:
- industry authored
- industry sponsored
- multisite
- a clinical trial of an FDA regulated drug, devices, or biologic.
The following studies are not eligible for the Industry Track:
- The investigator has previously submitted the study to another UF IRB.
- The study involves the Veterans Administration
- The trial involves the use of Veterans Administration facilities, equipment or patients. (VA central office policy)
- Full-time VA employees may not be involved as PI, Co-I, or Sub-I in any project submitted to WCG
- Note: part-time VA employees may be involved in these projects only if the research does not take place in a VA facility (including an approved off-site facility), is not part of the employee’s VA duties and does not occur during his/her VA tour of duty.
- The study is supported in whole or part by the CTSI. NOTE: There are times when the study is fully supported by industry and the CRC space and services are paid for. In those cases, WIRB may be used.
CEDED TRACK: all other studies must be submitted via myIRB. Sponsored, multisite studies may qualify for review by a single IRB (sIRB). If your multisite study doesn’t qualify for Industry Track submission to WCG but your sponsor prefers or requires submission to WCG (or a different sIRB), that is possible via our Ceded Track. You can learn more about the Ceded Track process HERE.