Updates to the IRB Continuing Review Form
December 18, 2023
The Continuing Review Form in iRIS has been updated to a new version. Please see the December 7th bulletin for a summary of changes to the form.
Which studies will be affected? Updated Continuing Review Form: Monday December 18th
December 07, 2023
The Continuing Review Form in iRIS will be updated to a new version on Monday, December 18th. For guidance about continuing reviews, please visit the IRB’s Continuing Review page.
What are the main changes?
New: IRB Announcements: Updated IRB Forms | iRIS Performance Tips | Notice for Studies Expiring in November-January
October 19, 2023
Updated Post-Approval Event Forms
Tips for Optimal iRIS System Performance
IRB Limited Meeting Schedule: Impact on Studies Expiring in November, December, January
Updated Post-Approval Event Forms
Plain Language Consent Template
October 11, 2023
New! Plain Language Consent Form Template + Companion Document:
Implementation Deadline for New Studies is November 15th, 2023 June 30, 2023 Deadline: “Abandoned Draft” Clean-up Project
June 29, 2023
This is a reminder to take immediate action on any new study applications that are still in Draft mode and haven’t been revised since June 30th, 2022. Updates from the Human Research Protection Program: May 2023
May 22, 2023
New: “Abandoned Draft” Clean-up Project IRB Guidance and Consent Form Language re: 2023 NIH Data Management and Sharing Plan Policy
February 02, 2023
As mentioned in previous announcements (July and December), the National Institutes of Health (NIH) now requires all researchers seeking grant funds that result in the generation of scientific data to submit a Data Management and Sharing (DMS) plan as a condition of funding. This policy applies to... IRB Winter Schedule 2022
December 19, 2022
Per the official UCOP holiday and winter calendar, the IRB office will observe the following closure dates: Recap of 2022 guidance
December 07, 2022
Updates from the Human Research Protection Program
This notice provides end-of-year updates on new guidance and materials, reminders about submissions, and announcements on what’s coming in 2023. Pre-visit COVID-19 testing no longer required for research participants
December 06, 2022
Posted on behalf of VCR Hal Collard and Payam Nahid, Director, Clinical Trials Operations
Dear Colleagues,
You may be aware from recent UCSF Health communications from Chief Clinical Officer Josh Adler, MD that as of November 21, UCSF Health no longer requires COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic...