Job Posting: IRB Analyst
The Human Research Protections Program is seeking an IRB Analyst. Key responsibilities include: Conducting independent IRB review of exempt/expedited research and, as necessary, full board research, upon receipt of adequate training and experience; Serve as an educational resource for IRB members, investigators, research personnel, and students; Maintain and apply current knowledge of federal and state regulations, research/medical […]
Wright Center Consulting Hours — VIRTUAL
The Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research in collaboration with the VCU Human Research Protection Program are pleased to offer virtual open consulting hours, in partnership with our colleagues on the Monroe Park Campus. These open consulting hours will be hosted VIRTUALLY using Zoom, and will be sponsored by the Psychology Department. The consulting […]
Virtual RAMS Mini-Forum 04/16: COVID-19 and Human Research
Join us for another VIRTUAL RAMS MINI-FORUM CO-SPONSORED BY THE RESEARCH AND LEGAL, AUDIT, AND COMPLIANCE CAREER COMMUNITIES AND OVPRI COVID-19 and Human Research: Requirements and Considerations The VCU Human Research Protection Program will provide information to help you navigate conducting human research during the COVID-19 crisis period. Learning objectives include understanding the tiering system […]
COVID-19 UPDATE: Human Subject Research – Important Additional Guidelines and Update
EDIT 4/28/2021: As of April 27, 2021, the Tiering system referenced in this post has been discontinued. Investigators are no longer required to make a Tiering determination for their studies. IMPORTANT: Please read this announcement (issued 3/23/20) from Dr. Srirama Rao, Vice President for Research and Innovation, and Dr. Peter Buckley, Interim CEO, VCU Health System, Interim […]
IRB Consulting Hours — VIRTUAL
The VCU Human Research Protection Program is pleased to continue offering open IRB consulting hours. The next of these open consulting hours will be hosted VIRTUALLY using Zoom, and is sponsored by our colleagues in the Wilder School. IRB staff will be available for drop-in VIRTUAL consultations with faculty, students, and staff from any school […]
Coronavirus and Human Research Discussion – Thurs, March 12th
A Coronavirus discussion and update will take place Thursday, March 12th. Please note that human subjects research will be discussed from 2:00 – 2:50 pm. You may attend in person or via Zoom. See below for details. Please share this information with faculty and other interested research staff: DAR and the Office or Research & Innovation […]
IRB Consulting Hours – Monroe Park Campus (Psychology)
The VCU Human Research Protection Program is pleased to continue offering open IRB consulting hours, hosted by our colleagues on the Monroe Park Campus. The next of these open consulting hours will be hosted by the Psychology Department. IRB staff will be available for drop-in consultations with faculty and students from any school or department […]
Reliance Requests with the VCU HRPP – Educational Video
Stacy West, MS, CIP, IRB Reliance Agreement Specialist, presents on submitting reliance requests to the VCU HRPP. Prevent extended delays in the process with West’s explanation of the screening process. You can also access the video here. For questions, please contact Stacy West, at [email protected] or 804-827-1446
SPARC Member Webcast: Public Access to Results of Federally-Funded Research
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) has opened up a new Request for Information (RFI) on Public Access to the Results of Federally Funded Research. Submissions are due into OSTP by March 16, 2020. The VCU community is invited to join a SPARC member webcast to walk through the RFI questions and potential responses. When: […]
NEW: IRB Consultation and Education/Training Event Request Form
Did you know that IRB Staff are available for consultations as well as education/training events, such as lectures, workshops, and presentations? The VCU Human Research Protection Program is pleased to provide an intake form for investigators and research staff to request consultations or education/training events. This intake form is available on our website, both on […]