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.

HRPP Training for the Research Community – New IRB System Updates

Are you ready to revolutionize your research process? Join us for an exclusive IRB System Training Event on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. EST. Unlock the power of our cutting-edge IRB system and streamline your research endeavors like never before! This comprehensive training session is tailored to equip you with all […]

HRPP Newsletters Volumes 016 | March 2024

Download the latest volume of the HRPP Newsletter for March 2024. Stay tuned into the blog for the upcoming newsletter Volume 017 April 2024! Volume 016: March 2024 (HRPP News) All archived versions of the HRPP Newsletter

***IMPORTANT NOTICE: WITHDRAWN SUBMISSIONS IN RAMS-IRB***

Dear VCU Research Community, We’re eagerly gearing up for the upcoming launch of our new electronic IRB system, and as part of our ongoing efforts to prepare, we’re taking proactive steps to ensure a smooth transition. This includes conducting a thorough cleanup in RAMS-IRB, where we recently withdrew approximately 630 studies that had remained in […]

Final Reminder: HRPP Training for the Research Community – Criteria for IRB approval and the role of Post-Approval monitoring

Join us on Thursday, March 28 , 2024, from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. EST. for an online training about the criteria for approval of human subjects research and role of post-approval monitoring.  The VCU HRPP staff tailored this training to supplement the IRB’s process for post-approval monitoring. This presentation has been developed to meet the […]

Save the Date: VCU HRPP Conference – Ensuring Ethical Excellence in Human Studies Research Compliance

Mark your calendars and save the date for an exciting event you won’t want to miss! The Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) is thrilled to announce the upcoming VCU HRPP Conference: “Ensuring Ethical Excellence in Human Studies Research Compliance.”  Hosted by the Human Research Protection Program at Virginia Commonwealth University, this conference promises to be […]

Introducing the HRP-503b Template for Not Human Subject Research (NHSR) Determination Requests!

Dear VCU Research Community, We are thrilled to announce the launch of our latest tool designed to streamline and enhance the research process: the HRP-503b Template for Not Human Subject Research (NHSR) Determination Requests. Developed by the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) at Virginia Commonwealth University, this template is set to revolutionize the way we […]

Protocol Navigator Consultant (PNC) process – CompassPoint podcast about navigating the IRB

Finding support and success when navigating the IRB – CompassPoint www.buzzsprout.com Show Notes This episode features Dr. Brie Haupt, an associate professor in the Wilder School’s Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness program and one of the Wilder School’s IRB protocol navigator consultants (PNC). Dr. Haupt shares insights into VCU’s IRB process, common challenges and questions […]

HRPP Newsletters Volumes 014 | January 2024 and 015 | February 2024

Download the latest volume of the HRPP Newsletters for January and February 2024. Stay tuned into the blog for the upcoming newsletter Volume 016 March 2024! Volume 015: February 2024 (HRPP News) Volume 014: January 2024 (HRPP News) All archived versions of the HRPP Newsletter

HRPP Training for the Research Community – Criteria for IRB approval and the role of Post-Approval monitoring

Join us on Thursday, March 28 , 2024, from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. EST. for an online training about the criteria for approval of human subjects research and role of post-approval monitoring.  The VCU HRPP staff tailored this training to supplement the IRB’s process for post-approval monitoring. This presentation has been developed to meet the […]

Reminder Extended VCU IRB Nomination Period: Providing Additional Time for Nominations

The Human Research Protection Program has some important updates regarding the VCU Institutional Review Board (IRB) membership nomination process that we would like to share with the VCU Community. Recognizing the significance of the work of the VCU research community in nominating individuals for the VCU IRB, the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) understands that […]

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