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HRPP Toolkit Go-Live

The VCU Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) is pleased to announce that as the next milestone of the HRPP Transformation Project, the HRPP Toolkit will go live on the VCU HRPP website on July 14, 2023. The HRPP toolkit is a comprehensive set of workflows, standard operating procedures, checklists, worksheets, and templates. It is implemented […]

Training For the Community: Vulnerable Populations

This is a recording of the HRPP Toolkit Training for the Community: Vulnerable Populations presented on Friday, June 16, 2023 from 12:00-1:00pm via Zoom.

Training For the Community: Clinical Drug and Device Trial Considerations

This is a recording of the HRPP Toolkit Training for the Community: Clinical Drug and Device Trial Considerations presented on Friday, May 19, 2023 from 12:00-1:00pm via Zoom. The links referenced in this presentation are: HRPP Toolkit Protocol Templates – required as of June 1, 2023 Future Training for the Community Sessions – please register […]

RAMS-IRB Updates with Protocol Launch

Protocol templates are required for use effective June 1, 2023. New IRB submissions that do not contain aprotocol will be returned to the researcher after this date. RAMS-IRB updates to reduce duplication between the submission smartform and protocol will be live June 1, 2023. The system will be more comprehensively updated later this fall – […]

HRPP Toolkit: Protocol Templates

The VCU HRPP has made three protocol templates available at https://research.vcu.edu/forms/ to facilitate our transition toward a protocol-based application process. (If you receive an error message from this hyperlink, please copy/paste the address into your browser.) HRP-503 – PROTOCOL – submission of biomedical studies and clinical trials HRP-503a – SBS PROTOCOL – submissions not involving an investigational agent HRP-508 […]

New Tools to Assist with IRB Submissions

As part of the HRPP Transformation Project, the VCU HRPP Office is rolling-out protocol templates that are designed to: Minimize administrative burden by reducing the number of SmartForm fields investigators need to complete in RAMS-IRB Obtain all relevant information the IRB needs to complete their review Provide prompts and instrtuction that will enable investigators to […]

HRPP Transformation Project Kick-off Video

The VCU Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) is pleased to announce the initiation of the HRPP Transformation Project to improve human research compliance with federal, state and institutional requirements, enhance review process efficiency, and minimize administrative burden for the VCU human research community. VCU is partnering with HRPP consultants from Huron to facilitate transformation efforts. […]

Research Community Feedback Survey

Please take a moment to share your opinion by completing the Research Community Feedback Survey (less than a few minutes to complete). Please submit your responses by Friday, May 19, 2023.

Training for the Community: Schedule and Registration Links

Please join us for upcoming training for the community. Register for each session using the links below. Sessions will be virtual (Zoom), recorded, and offered live to facilitate Q&A. Recordings will be made available on the VCU HRPP Blog in the HRPP Transformation Project section. Date Time Topic Registration Link Friday, April 21, 2023 12:00pm-1:00pm Foundational […]

Process Improvement and Transformation

What is happening? Human subjects research at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) has grown in complexity and volume over the last five years. Therefore, the VCU Human Research Protections Program (HRPP) is transforming its processes to meet the needs of the institution’s exponential growth. Hence, the VCU HRPP is proud to announce that the HRPP has a […]

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