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The Institutional Review Board (IRB) at VCU is charged with reviewing all research protocols involving humans to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The IRB must review and approve all activities that meet the definition of both 'human subjects' and 'research' before work may begin. Specialized training is required for individuals conducting research involving human subjects.

Updates

(May 1, 2008)
VCU Human Research Protections Bulletin (Jan-April 2008)
The "Bulletin" is quarterly publication to enhance communications about the VCU Human Research Protection Program. For comments or additional information, contact Monika Markowitz.

(January 15, 2008)
Addition and revision of forms and WPPs

The following forms and IRB Polices (WPPs) have been added or enhanced:

1. Research Synopsis : Additional information is requested describing the investigator's plan for the management and control of investigational drugs, biologics, and devices.
2. IRB WPP VIII-1 "Initial Review - Exempt" has been revised to reflect federal regulations permitting retention of identifiers for some categories.
3. IRB WPP VIII-7 "Required Reporting of Unanticipated Problems (UPs) Involving Risk or Harm to Subjects or Others" has been revised to reflect the prompt reporting process for UPs.
4. IRB Prompt Reporting Form for UPs - new title
5. IRB Non-Prompt Reporting Form - NEW

   Click on the following Powerpoint tutorial for more information about the reporting process and reporting forms: IRB Evaluation of Unanticipated Problems (UPs) Involving Risk in Research: Reporting Forms and WPP
   

(December 18, 2007)
VCU Human Research Protections Bulletin (December 2007)
The "Bulletin" is quarterly publication to enhance communications about the VCU Human Research Protection Program. For comments or additional information, contact Monika Markowitz.

(December 4, 2007)
PROTECTION of RESEARCH DATA is an ON-GOING RESPONSIBILITY
A letter from the Vice President for Research reminding investigators and research staff to safeguard personal and identifiable data at all stages of research (from preparatory work through data storage). Click here to view the letter .

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