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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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 […]

HRPP Newsletter Volume 009 | July 2023

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In-Person HRPP Transformation Training for the Research Community

Join us on July 18, 2023, from 11 am – 3 pm in the Founders Conference Room at 800 East. Leigh Street, Richmond, VA, for an in-person and online training on how to use the HRPP Toolkit and the new procedures and processes for IRB submissions. This training is designed for those within the VCU […]

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 […]

HRPP Newsletter Volume 008 | June 2023

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Researchers Separating From VCU Must Close or Amend Studies Prior to Separation

IRB Requirements for Separating PIs A Principal Investigator (PI) who is leaving the institution and who no longer meets the PI eligibility requirements may not continue to serve as Principal Investigator on research conducted under the VCU IRB approval. When a PI is planning to separate from VCU, they must address any studies they have […]

REMINDER: New Tools to Assist with IRB Submissions

PLEASE NOTE: Updated links to Protocol Templates provided 8/30/2023 Protocol templates are required for use effective today, June 1, 2023. New IRB submissions that do not contain a protocol will be returned to the researcher after today. If the IRB submission does not have a protocol provided by the sponsor, the use of HRP-503 or […]

HRPP Newsletter Volume 007 | May 2023

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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 Newsletter Volume 006 | April 2023

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