RAMS-IRB is back online after patch
The RAMS-IRB patch today was completed successfully and is now back online. For a description of what updates are included in this patch, please refer to the document below. Please contact the assigned IRB coordinator for your study or ORSP@vcu.edu if problems are encountered.
Updated WPPs Available
The IRB’s Written Policies and Procedures (WPPs) were updated as of 4/15/2021 and are now available on the IRB’s website. Many of the updates were minor, such as adding new links to resources on state-mandated disease reporting, IRB guidance on cold calling and use of social media, and an IRB video about reconsenting children when they turn […]
RAMS-IRB is back online after patch
The RAMS-IRB patch today was completed successfully and is now back online. For a description of what updates are included in this patch, please refer to: Please contact the assigned IRB coordinator for your study or ORSP@vcu.edu if problems are encountered.
IRB Satisfaction Survey
The VCU Office of Research Subjects Protection invites members of the VCU and VCU Health research communities who are familiar with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to take an anonymous satisfaction survey. This annual satisfaction survey includes questions about the following topics: perceptions of the IRB, RAMS-IRB use, customer service provided by the ORSP […]
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 […]
VCU Human Research Protections Program – Winter Closing Holiday Schedule
The Human Research Protection Program (IRB) office will be closed for the holidays December 21, 2019 – January 5, 2020. Investigators remain responsible for reporting to the IRB any unanticipated problems involving risk to subjects or others that occur during this time. To report an unanticipated problem involving risk to subjects or others: Follow the normal procedure for submitting […]
VCU Human Research Protections Program – Holiday Schedule
Thanksgiving Holiday The Human Research Protection Program (IRB) office will be closed for Thanksgiving beginning at noon on Wednesday, 11/27/19 and will reopen on Monday, 12/2/19. Investigators remain responsible for reporting to the IRB any unanticipated problems involving risk to subjects or others that occur during this time. In addition, as always, investigators are responsible […]
Job Posting for IRB Analyst
The Office of Research Subjects Protection is seeking an IRB Analyst. Key responsibilities include: Conducting IRB review of exempt/expedited research and, as necessary, full board research 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 ethics, IRB Written Policies and Procedures, and ORSP business practices. To […]
Navigating the Future Sharing Page of the IRB SmartForm: A Webinar
Please join the VCU IRB and the VCU Libraries for a webinar Navigating the IRB SmartForm The Future Sharing Page: How to plan ahead for future uses and sharing of your research data and specimens Tuesday, April 2, 2019 12 – 12:20 p.m. Online – Join us at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/570862323 on the day of the event. Telephone – Dial (for higher […]
Research Pop-Up Market on Monroe Park Campus
The Office of Research and Innovation and the Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research are presenting a Research Pop-Up Market on Monday, February 11 from 11:30am to 1pm in Cabell Library, Room 250. Bring your curiosity about research resources available at VCU. The market includes representatives who can help with: Finding Funding Sponsored Programs […]