Albert Einstein COM HCHS IRB approval_012011

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Institutional Review Board

Yeshiva University
FWA #00000140
Montefiore Medical Center
FWA #00002558
North Bronx Healthcare Network
FWA #00009807

East Campus IRB
Jack and Pearl Resnick Campus
1300 Morris Park Ave., Belfer 1002
Bronx, NY 10461
718.430.2237 fax 718.430.8817
West Campus IRB
Montefiore Medical Center
3308 Rochambeau Avenue
Bronx, NY 10467
718.798.04067 fax 718.798.5657
http://www.einstein.yu.edu/irb

January 21, 2011
Robert Kaplan, PH.D.
Department of Epidemiology & Pop Health
Re: IRB #: 2007-432
Title: Hispanic Community Health Study/SOL (Study of Latinos)
Dear Dr. Kaplan:
This is to inform you that the Einstein IRB has reviewed and re-certified the above referenced human
research project and informed consent (Door Card, Patient Information Consent, Patient Response
Card, Pilot Study Individual, Recruitment Letter and Study Information Sheet - English and Spanish),
for the period from 1/20/2011 to 1/19/2012. The protocol received Expedited review (Category 4) and
will be included on the agenda for the 2/9/2011 meeting.
If additional information is needed, please contact the Administrative Office at 718-430-2237.
Sincerely,

Michael J. Reichgott, M.D., Ph.D.
Chair, East Campus IRB
INVESTIGATOR, please note the following:
1. Use only Institutional Review Board stamped approved copies of the consent forms, letter(s), etc. in your research.
Do not use expired consent forms.
2. Any modifications or changes made to the study must be submitted to the Institutional Review Board for review
prior to the initiation of said modifications or changes.
3. Any serious and/or expected adverse event in a study subject and/or death of a subject is to be reported to the
Einstein IRB within 48 hours followed by a written report within 14 days of the event.
4. All research protocols must be reviewed on a periodic basis not to exceed one year.
5. If facilities or subjects at NCB or JMC are to be used, the PI is required to have the approval of the Health and
Hospitals Corporation (HHC) before the research may be initiated at their facility. Please call the Einstein IRB
Administrative office at 718-430-2237 for NCB and/or JMC research.

Cc: B. Levy, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs