VCU Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) Blog

The VCU HRPP is dedicated to facilitating ethically and scientifically sound research through robust review of research projects and through effective education and outreach to the VCU research community.

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Human Research Protections Program (HRPP) Transformation Project: Cancellation of HRPP Office Hours

PLEASE NOTE: Effective today, May 13, 2024, the HRPP is pausing our Office Hours, previously scheduled for Mondays (2-4pm) and Wednesdays (10a-noon), until further notice. This pause is being put in place to allow the HRPP the opportunity to further evaluate the approach for the Transformation Project e-system migration plan. The research community will be […]

Human Research Protections Program (HRPP) Transformation Project: HRPP Office Hours

As part of our ongoing HRPP Transformation efforts, the VCU HRPP will be transitioning from the current RAMS-IRB system to a new IRB system later this year. To support investigators and study teams, the HRPP will begin hosting Office Hours (via Zoom) as a venue to address questions related to preparing for this upcoming transition.  […]

REMINDER: HRPP Training for the Research Community – New IRB System Updates

Are you ready to revolutionize your research process? Join us for an exclusive IRB System Training Event on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. EST. Unlock the power of our cutting-edge IRB system and streamline your research endeavors like never before! This comprehensive training session is tailored to equip you with all […]

HRPP Training for the Research Community – New IRB System Updates

Are you ready to revolutionize your research process? Join us for an exclusive IRB System Training Event on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. EST. Unlock the power of our cutting-edge IRB system and streamline your research endeavors like never before! This comprehensive training session is tailored to equip you with all […]

***IMPORTANT NOTICE: WITHDRAWN SUBMISSIONS IN RAMS-IRB***

Dear VCU Research Community, We’re eagerly gearing up for the upcoming launch of our new electronic IRB system, and as part of our ongoing efforts to prepare, we’re taking proactive steps to ensure a smooth transition. This includes conducting a thorough cleanup in RAMS-IRB, where we recently withdrew approximately 630 studies that had remained in […]

Final Reminder: HRPP Training for the Research Community – Criteria for IRB approval and the role of Post-Approval monitoring

Join us on Thursday, March 28 , 2024, from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. EST. for an online training about the criteria for approval of human subjects research and role of post-approval monitoring.  The VCU HRPP staff tailored this training to supplement the IRB’s process for post-approval monitoring. This presentation has been developed to meet the […]

Introducing the HRP-503b Template for Not Human Subject Research (NHSR) Determination Requests!

Dear VCU Research Community, We are thrilled to announce the launch of our latest tool designed to streamline and enhance the research process: the HRP-503b Template for Not Human Subject Research (NHSR) Determination Requests. Developed by the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) at Virginia Commonwealth University, this template is set to revolutionize the way we […]

Protocol Navigator Consultant (PNC) process – CompassPoint podcast about navigating the IRB

Finding support and success when navigating the IRB – CompassPoint www.buzzsprout.com Show Notes This episode features Dr. Brie Haupt, an associate professor in the Wilder School’s Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness program and one of the Wilder School’s IRB protocol navigator consultants (PNC). Dr. Haupt shares insights into VCU’s IRB process, common challenges and questions […]