COVID-19 UPDATE: Pause to In-Person Interactions For Studies With Little/No Health Benefits
Please see the announcement below from the Vice President for Research and Innovation, Dr. Sriram Rao. Please continue to monitor the OVPRI COVID-19 Website and this blog for updates on COVID-19 impacts on human research. If you have questions about how this guidance affects your research, please contact the IRB Coordinator assigned to your study. […]
COVID-19 IRB Amendments: Streamlined Contingency Protocol Form Available for Researchers
The VCU HRPP is aware that the current COVID-19 situation will have a significant impact on human subjects research, with many study protocols requiring amendments to adjust study procedures in light of the risks introduced by the COVID-19 outbreak, and the need for social distancing. To assist investigators in developing COVID-19 contingency plans, the VCU […]
Coronavirus and Human Research Discussion – Thurs, March 12th
A Coronavirus discussion and update will take place Thursday, March 12th. Please note that human subjects research will be discussed from 2:00 – 2:50 pm. You may attend in person or via Zoom. See below for details. Please share this information with faculty and other interested research staff: DAR and the Office or Research & Innovation […]
IRB Consulting Hours – Monroe Park Campus (Psychology)
The VCU Human Research Protection Program is pleased to continue offering open IRB consulting hours, hosted by our colleagues on the Monroe Park Campus. The next of these open consulting hours will be hosted by the Psychology Department. IRB staff will be available for drop-in consultations with faculty and students from any school or department […]
Reliance Requests with the VCU HRPP – Educational Video
Stacy West, MS, CIP, IRB Reliance Agreement Specialist, presents on submitting reliance requests to the VCU HRPP. Prevent extended delays in the process with West’s explanation of the screening process. You can also access the video here. For questions, please contact Stacy West, at [email protected] or 804-827-1446
SPARC Member Webcast: Public Access to Results of Federally-Funded Research
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) has opened up a new Request for Information (RFI) on Public Access to the Results of Federally Funded Research. Submissions are due into OSTP by March 16, 2020. The VCU community is invited to join a SPARC member webcast to walk through the RFI questions and potential responses. When: […]
NEW: IRB Consultation and Education/Training Event Request Form
Did you know that IRB Staff are available for consultations as well as education/training events, such as lectures, workshops, and presentations? The VCU Human Research Protection Program is pleased to provide an intake form for investigators and research staff to request consultations or education/training events. This intake form is available on our website, both on […]
IRB Consulting Hours – Monroe Park Campus
The VCU Human Research Protection Program is pleased to begin offering open IRB consulting hours, hosted by our colleagues on the Monroe Park Campus. The first of these open consulting hours will be hosted by the L. Douglas Wilder School. IRB staff will be available for drop-in consultations with faculty and students from any school […]
VCU HRPP 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 […]
Learn About External IRB Review at the One VCU Clinical Research Teams Meeting
Are you participating in multi-site research that requires external IRB review? Stacy West and John Horigan will be presenting on everything you need to know about external IRB submissions (reliance agreements) at the monthly meeting of the One VCU Clinical Research Teams, on Tuesday, February 11th. Please see below for information on how to join […]