Call for Nominations: Join the Institutional Review Board for 2024 *Updated deadline*
*The original deadline of January 5, 2024, has been extended to March 1, 2024. This post has been edited to reflect an updated deadline. Dear Research Community, We are excited to announce that the nomination period for membership on our esteemed Institutional Review Board (IRB) is now open for the 2024 annual calendar. As a […]
HRPP and IRB Operational Procedures for Thanksgiving and Winter Break
Please Note: This guidance is subject to change as the winter break approaches. Due to the implementation of the HRPP Transformation, the HRPP will be able to continue to process VCU IRB reviews during the upcoming university break periods. Thus, administrative operations will continue without interruption. Thanksgiving holiday VCU HRPP will pause operations at 1 […]
TRAINING REMINDER: November 14th VCU HRPP Toolkit Training – Reporting Requirements (IRB and Other Offices)
Join us on November 14, 2023, from 3:00 – 4:15 p.m. for an online training on reportable information to the IRB using the HRPP Toolkit and a panel discussion of reporting requirements tooutside agencies and other offices across VCU and VCUHS relevant to human subjects research. This training is designed for those within the VCU […]
REMINDER: November 14th VCU HRPP Toolkit Training – Reporting Requirements (IRB and Other Offices)
Join us on November 14, 2023, from 3:00 – 4:15 p.m. for an online training on reportable information to the IRB using the HRPP Toolkit and a panel discussion of reporting requirements tooutside agencies and other offices across VCU and VCUHS relevant to human subjects research. This training is designed for those within the VCU […]
November 14th VCU HRPP Toolkit Training – Reporting Requirements (IRB and Other Offices)
Join us on November 14, 2023, from 3:00 – 4:15 p.m. for an online training on reportable information to the IRB using the HRPP Toolkit and a panel discussion of reporting requirements tooutside agencies and other offices across VCU and VCUHS relevant to human subjects research. This training is designed for those within the VCU […]
Institutional Review Board (IRB) Submission Guidance
Introduction This guidance document provides precise information on the requirements for submitting research proposals to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) using the Research Administration Management System (RAMs IRB system) at https://research.vcu.edu/rams-systems/. The RAMs IRB system streamlines the submission process for studies involving human participants at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and ensures compliance with federal regulations, […]
Huron Webinar: NIH Data Sharing and Management Policies: Perspective of the IRB
The stakes are higher than ever when it comes to data sharing and management – particularly within the academic research enterprise. Tune into Huron’s upcoming webinar Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at noon. The policies in place that protect data across institutions and the roles Institutional Review Boards and other key players have in helping implement […]
Online WCG Connexus Systems Training for the Research Community
Join us on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 1pm – 2:30 pm for virtual training on the WCG IRB Connexus system submissions process. This training will be conducted in partnership with the VCU HRPP and WCG IRB. The training is designed for those within the VCU research community, including research faculty, team members, coordinators, and […]
HRPP Newsletter Volume 011 | September 2023
Download the latest volume of the HRPP Newsletter. Volume 011: September 2023 (HRPP News)
Guidance Document on the Importance of Scientific Review for Research Protocol Approval
Introduction: Protecting human subjects in research is paramount to ensure ethical, safe, and meaningful scientific advancements. Federal regulations, particularly 45 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 46, Subpart A, provide guidelines and requirements to protect the rights and well-being of research participants. One critical aspect of these regulations is the requirement for a scientific review of […]