- Our office is open Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM, and closed on UCSF holidays.
- Our main phone line, (415) 476-1814, goes directly to voicemail. Messages are monitored in real time and forwarded to the appropriate analyst.
- Our fax number is (415) 353-4418.
Resources for Topics Outside the IRB’s Scope:
Before reaching out to the IRB, please refer to the resources and contact information below for topics that fall under other offices. These areas are outside of the IRB’s scope, and by using the provided links or reaching out to the relevant contacts, you can often find the answers you need directly. If your question does not fall into any of the categories listed above, please continue to fill out the Ask Andy form for further assistance.
| Topic/Issue | UCSF Office | Contact | Resources |
| Setting up a data use agreement | Industry Contracts Division (ICD) | [email protected] | Material & Data Transfer Agreements, De-identification Guidelines |
| Completing the funding section of the application/ Obtaining a project ("P") number | Office of Sponsored Research (OSR), Office of Clinical Trials Activation (OCTA) | [email protected] | Find My Support, Office of Clinical Trials Activation |
| Investigational New Drug (IND) or Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) requirements | Ethics and Compliance | [email protected] | UCSF FDA Regulatory Support |
| Publishing photos/videos of participants (permission requirements) | Healthcare Compliance and Privacy | [email protected] | Privacy Guidelines |
| HIPAA compliance for platforms, software, or devices | UCSF IT, UCSF AI | Open a ticket with IT Security | UCSF IT Security Risk Assessment, UCSF AI Consults: Tiger Team |
| Record storage and scanning options | UCSF Space | [email protected] | Records & Information Management |
| Volunteers working on UCSF research studies | UCSF HR/Risk Advisory and Insurance Services | Local HR / Campus Policy | Study Personnel Guidelines |
| Participating in UCSF research studies | UCSF Clinical Trials | Clinical Trials Overview | Clinical Trials Finder |
- [email protected] – For general inquiries. When possible, contact your analyst directly using the staff directory.
- [email protected] – For all reporting-related questions.
- [email protected] – For grant-stage single IRB requests.
Address
UCSF Human Research Protection Program, Box 1288
490 Illinois Street, Floor 6
San Francisco, CA 94143
(use zip code 94143 for USPS & UPS. 94158 for FedEx)
Campus Box: 1288
Staff Directory
Please contact your analyst for assistance. If you are unsure who your analyst is, track your submission in iRIS.
Participants
For questions about your rights or to submit concerns/complaints about your participation in research, please submit via the participant complaint form, or email us at [email protected].
IRB Satisfaction Survey
As part of our ongoing effort to improve service, if you have recently submitted an application for IRB review, please complete a 3-minute survey about your experience with the IRB for the submission. Click here to access the survey.