Job Posting: IRB Analyst
The Human Research Protections Program is actively recruiting for an open IRB Analyst position. Key responsibilities include: Conducting independent IRB review of exempt/expedited research and, as necessary, full board research, upon receipt of adequate training and experience; Serve as an educational resource for IRB members, investigators, research personnel, and students; Maintain and apply current knowledge of federal […]
IRB Consulting Hours — VIRTUAL
The VCU Human Research Protection Program is pleased to continue offering open IRB consulting hours. The next of these open consulting hours will be hosted VIRTUALLY using Zoom, and is sponsored by our colleagues in the Wilder School. IRB staff will be available for drop-in VIRTUAL consultations with faculty, students, and staff from any school […]
VCU HRPP Written Policies and Procedures Updates
The VCU Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) would like to inform the VCU research community regarding some updates made to our Written Policies and Procedures (WPPs). Below are each of the WPPs that were updated, with a brief summary of the changes. Researchers can continue to access all WPPs through our Policies and Guidance page. […]
Updated Resource Page for COVID-19 and Human Research
EDIT 4/28/2021: As of April 27, 2021, the Tiering system referenced in this post has been discontinued. Investigators are no longer required to make a Tiering determination for their studies. The VCU Human Research Protection Program would like to inform the VCU research community about an updated resource on how COVID-19 is impacting human research […]
Job Posting: IRB Analyst
The Human Research Protections Program is seeking an IRB Analyst. Key responsibilities include: Conducting independent IRB review of exempt/expedited research and, as necessary, full board research, upon receipt of adequate training and experience; Serve as an educational resource for IRB members, investigators, research personnel, and students; Maintain and apply current knowledge of federal and state regulations, research/medical […]
Announcement: “Focused Fridays”
Beginning Friday, April 17, 2020, the HRPP staff will devote their efforts on Fridays to reviewing non-COVID-19 related submissions. Researchers who need to contact the HRPP on Fridays should call the HRPP’s main phone line (804-828-0868) or email ([email protected]). Emails and phone calls to assigned reviewers received on Fridays will be returned the following week. Those working on COVID-19-related research who need to […]
Wright Center Consulting Hours — VIRTUAL
The Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research in collaboration with the VCU Human Research Protection Program are pleased to offer virtual open consulting hours, in partnership with our colleagues on the Monroe Park Campus. These open consulting hours will be hosted VIRTUALLY using Zoom, and will be sponsored by the Psychology Department. The consulting […]
Virtual RAMS Mini-Forum 04/16: COVID-19 and Human Research
Join us for another VIRTUAL RAMS MINI-FORUM CO-SPONSORED BY THE RESEARCH AND LEGAL, AUDIT, AND COMPLIANCE CAREER COMMUNITIES AND OVPRI COVID-19 and Human Research: Requirements and Considerations The VCU Human Research Protection Program will provide information to help you navigate conducting human research during the COVID-19 crisis period. Learning objectives include understanding the tiering system […]
COVID-19 UPDATE: Human Subject Research – Important Additional Guidelines and Update
EDIT 4/28/2021: As of April 27, 2021, the Tiering system referenced in this post has been discontinued. Investigators are no longer required to make a Tiering determination for their studies. IMPORTANT: Please read this announcement (issued 3/23/20) from Dr. Srirama Rao, Vice President for Research and Innovation, and Dr. Peter Buckley, Interim CEO, VCU Health System, Interim […]
IRB Consulting Hours — VIRTUAL
The VCU Human Research Protection Program is pleased to continue offering open IRB consulting hours. The next of these open consulting hours will be hosted VIRTUALLY using Zoom, and is sponsored by our colleagues in the Wilder School. IRB staff will be available for drop-in VIRTUAL consultations with faculty, students, and staff from any school […]