Office of Research Subjects Protection – VCU Winter Closing Holiday December 21, 2017 through January 3, 2018
The Office of Research Subjects Protection will be closed for the VCU Winter Closing beginning Thursday, December 21, 2017, and will reopen on Wednesday, January 3, 2018.
Despite the closing, 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 for taking any actions necessary to ensure the ongoing safety of research participants.
To report an unanticipated problem involving risk to subjects or others, or to seek guidance regarding any emergency situation during the Winter Closing holiday:
· Call 804-827-1533 and leave a message including a phone number where you can be reached. Messages will be checked regularly and your call will be returned.
· For Unanticipated Problems, also submit a Report within RAMS-IRB.
Please Note: With the exception of urgent reports for unanticipated problems or other emergencies, the office will not be processing or reviewing submissions during the closing. You may therefore experience a delay in the review turnaround time for submissions received around the holidays. We appreciate your patience and understanding.