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.

Office of Research Subjects Protection

The Office of Research Subjects Protection will be closed for the VCU Winter Closing Friday, 12/21/18 through Tuesday, 1/1/19, and will reopen on Wednesday, 1/2/19.

  • Please Note: 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:
    • Follow the normal procedure for submitting the Report within RAMS-IRB.
  • To seek guidance regarding an unanticipated problem or any emergency situation during the VCU Winter Closing holiday:
    • Call 804- 827-1533 and leave a message, including a phone number where you can be reached. Messages will be checked daily and your call will be returned.

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.

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