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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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 […]

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 […]

In Person/Online VCU HRPP Training for the Research Community

Join us on September 12, 2023, from 9:30 am – 2:45 pm in the Richmond Salon III-IV at The VCU Student Commons for an in-person and online training on the new procedures and processes for IRB submissions following the release of the HRPP Toolkit by the VCU Human Research Protection Program.  This training is designed […]

In-Person/Online VCU HRPP Training for the Research Community

Join us on September 12, 2023, from 9:30 am – 2:45 pm in the Richmond Salon III-IV at The VCU Student Commons for an in-person and online training on the new procedures and processes for IRB submissions following the release of the HRPP Toolkit by the VCU Human Research Protection Program.  This training is designed […]

HRPP Newsletter Volume 010 | August 2023

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NOTICE: Avoiding PHI and PII Transmission at VCU

The below guidance document aims to provide a clear set of instructions to the research community (i.e., principal investigator, research coordinators, and other research personnel) involved in conducting human subject research on emphasizing the need to securely handle the PHI and PII of human subjects when submitting documents to the Human Research Protections Program (HRPP) […]

NOTICE: Guidance on the Local Human Rights Committee Review Requirements

12VAC35-115-130 applies to all individuals receiving services from a public or private provider of services operated, licensed, or funded by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), except those operated by the Department of Corrections. This Virginia law addresses the protection of human research subjects and is vital for researchers, institutions, and Institutional […]

On-Site HRPP Toolkit Training for the Research Community

This is a recording of the on-site HRPP Toolkit training for the research community hosted by VCU HRPP and Huron Consultants on July 18, 2023 at 11am EST. The slide deck for the presentation is also provided. The HRPP Toolkit can be viewed in its entirety here. For additional questions, please contact us via phone […]

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