The Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) reviews and monitors research involving human subjects at UCSF and several affiliate institutions to ensure the welfare, safety, privacy, and ethical treatment of participants in human research studies. Read more about the HRPP program.
The HRPP is comprised of 3 groups:
- Institutional Review Board (IRB), which reviews human subject research studies — learn how to submit to the IRB.
- Quality Improvement Unit (QIU), which conducts monitoring, education and other QI activities.
- Human Gamete, Embryo and Stem Cell Research (GESCR) Committee.
