Drafting an IRB protocol

[Valadi]

Hey guys,

I'm on scholar leave for a year to finish a masters in clinical research, and my PI suddenly, and unexpectedly, passed away last week. I'm unable to continue my project because we have to reapply for funding under a new PI. In light of this, I've been searching around for mentors to take me in for the next year so that I can have something to complete my masters with.

One PI who is starting a large 5 or 6 year long study investigating ECM mechanical factors that correlate with survival in glioblastoma invited me into his lab with the chief responsibility of drafting his IRB protocol. I have absolutely no experience in this, which is fine, but I am looking to have something tangible to put on my CV after the year is over.

Is authoring an IRB protocol something you can put on a CV, and do residency programs care? Would I be better served doing clinical research and getting a traditional publication?

Thank you for your help everyone. I really appreciate it.

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[jmt1984]

Hey guys,

I'm on scholar leave for a year to finish a masters in clinical research, and my PI suddenly, and unexpectedly, passed away last week. I'm unable to continue my project because we have to reapply for funding under a new PI. In light of this, I've been searching around for mentors to take me in for the next year so that I can have something to complete my masters with.

One PI who is starting a large 5 or 6 year long study investigating ECM mechanical factors that correlate with survival in glioblastoma invited me into his lab with the chief responsibility of drafting his IRB protocol. I have absolutely no experience in this, which is fine, but I am looking to have something tangible to put on my CV after the year is over.

Is authoring an IRB protocol something you can put on a CV, and do residency programs care? Would I be better served doing clinical research and getting a traditional publication?

Thank you for your help everyone. I really appreciate it.

I think that going the more 'traditional route' would serve you better, having clinical research experience with a publication will go further. My opinion is that an IRB protocol is but a small part of an overall research project, an aspect that a person (or PI) can get assistance with. Having experience designing experiments, formulating hypotheses, or analyzing data will help you far more in my opinion.