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Institutional Review Board (IRB) Submission Guidance

Introduction This guidance document provides precise information on the requirements for submitting research proposals to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) using the Research Administration Management System (RAMs IRB system) at https://research.vcu.edu/rams-systems/. The RAMs IRB system streamlines the submission process for studies involving human participants at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and ensures compliance with federal regulations, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Training for the Community: HRPP Toolkit Open Forum

This is a recording of the HRPP Toolkit Training for the Community: Open Forum presented on Friday, July 21, 2023 from 12:00-1:00pm via Zoom.

Training for the Community: Reportable New Information

This is a recording of the HRPP Toolkit Training for the Community: Reportable New Information presented on Friday, July 7, 2023 from 12:00-1:00pm via Zoom.

Training for the Community: Single IRB and Multi-Site Research

This is a recording of the HRPP Toolkit Training for the Community: Single IRB and Multi-Site Research presented on Friday, June 30, 2023 from 12:00-1:00pm via Zoom.

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 […]

Training For the Community: Vulnerable Populations

This is a recording of the HRPP Toolkit Training for the Community: Vulnerable Populations presented on Friday, June 16, 2023 from 12:00-1:00pm via Zoom.

Training For the Community: Clinical Drug and Device Trial Considerations

This is a recording of the HRPP Toolkit Training for the Community: Clinical Drug and Device Trial Considerations presented on Friday, May 19, 2023 from 12:00-1:00pm via Zoom. The links referenced in this presentation are: HRPP Toolkit Protocol Templates – required as of June 1, 2023 Future Training for the Community Sessions – please register […]

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