Online WCG Connexus Systems Training for the Research Community
Join us on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 1pm – 2:30 pm for virtual training on the WCG IRB Connexus system submissions process. This training will be conducted in partnership with the VCU HRPP and WCG IRB. The training is designed for those within the VCU research community, including research faculty, team members, coordinators, and […]
HRPP Newsletter Volume 011 | September 2023
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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 […]
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.
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 […]