IRB and HRPP News and Information

Timely information supporting human research ethics, quality, and compliance. across the research enterprise.

VCU HRPP and IRB Operational Procedures for VCU’s Winter Closing Holiday – 2024

The VCU Human Research Protection Program (HRPP/IRB) office will be closed for the holidays beginning December 23, 2024, and will resume operations on Thursday, January 2, 2025.   With the exception of urgent reports for unanticipated problems or other emergencies, the office will not be processing or reviewing submissions during the closing, and the full board of […]

OHRP Guidance for Investigators, IRB Members and IRB personnel – Video Tutorials

Check out OHRP’s guidance designed specifically by role for Investigators, IRB members/personnel, and research participants! See OHRP’s Self-Serve Training by Role for specific guidance that relates to role in human research. OHRP’s guidance – Educational Resources for Investigators was specifically created for research teams, but the guidance extends to IRB’s and research administration. The guidance […]

HRPP and IRB Operational Procedures for Thanksgiving and Winter Closing Holidays

Please Note: This guidance is subject to change as the winter break approaches.  ________________________________________________________________________________ Thanksgiving holiday The VCU Human Research Protection Program (HRPP/IRB) office will be closed for Thanksgiving beginning at noon on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 and will resume operations on Monday, December 2, 2024.  There will be no IRB meeting on Wednesday November 27, 2024.  PLEASE […]

REMINDER: HRPP Training for the Research Community – New IRB System Updates

Are you ready to revolutionize your research process? Join us for an exclusive IRB System Training Event on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. EST. Unlock the power of our cutting-edge IRB system and streamline your research endeavors like never before! This comprehensive training session is tailored to equip you with all […]

HRPP Training for the Research Community – New IRB System Updates

Are you ready to revolutionize your research process? Join us for an exclusive IRB System Training Event on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. EST. Unlock the power of our cutting-edge IRB system and streamline your research endeavors like never before! This comprehensive training session is tailored to equip you with all […]

HRPP Newsletters

Volume 016: March 2024 HRPP Newsletter

***IMPORTANT NOTICE: WITHDRAWN SUBMISSIONS IN RAMS-IRB***

Dear VCU Research Community, We’re eagerly gearing up for the upcoming launch of our new electronic IRB system, and as part of our ongoing efforts to prepare, we’re taking proactive steps to ensure a smooth transition. This includes conducting a thorough cleanup in RAMS-IRB, where we recently withdrew approximately 630 studies that had remained in […]

Final Reminder: HRPP Training for the Research Community – Criteria for IRB approval and the role of Post-Approval monitoring

Join us on Thursday, March 28 , 2024, from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. EST. for an online training about the criteria for approval of human subjects research and role of post-approval monitoring.  The VCU HRPP staff tailored this training to supplement the IRB’s process for post-approval monitoring. This presentation has been developed to meet the […]

Introducing the HRP-503b Template for Not Human Subject Research (NHSR) Determination Requests!

Dear VCU Research Community, We are thrilled to announce the launch of our latest tool designed to streamline and enhance the research process: the HRP-503b Template for Not Human Subject Research (NHSR) Determination Requests. Developed by the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) at Virginia Commonwealth University, this template is set to revolutionize the way we […]

Protocol Navigator Consultant (PNC) process – CompassPoint podcast about navigating the IRB

Finding support and success when navigating the IRB – CompassPoint www.buzzsprout.com Show Notes This episode features Dr. Brie Haupt, an associate professor in the Wilder School’s Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness program and one of the Wilder School’s IRB protocol navigator consultants (PNC). Dr. Haupt shares insights into VCU’s IRB process, common challenges and questions […]

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