Updated IRB Review Fees Effective July 1st

What is Happening? IRB review fees are being increased on July 1st, 2021. This applies to studies that are industry-sponsored and studies from UCSF-affiliated entities. Why Must Fees Be Increased at This Time?

iRIS Maintenance Window - Tonight, Tuesday 5/25 8:30pm-11pm

The iRIS system will receive database updates tonight between 8:30pm and 11pm. The system will be available during this time, but users should avoid working in the system during this time to avoid losing work.

ACTION NEEDED: Affiliates with Access Requested Through the IRB

In August 2019, the UCSF IRB started transferring responsibility for request and maintenance of affiliate access to UCSF networks and applications back to the PI’s department. This change was made to enhance campus network security, ensure that people for whom affiliate access is being requested...

April 2021 Updated Electronic Consent Guidance & Memo for Sponsors

This is a follow up to the HRPP Bulletin sent on September 29, 2020. 

Batch of iRIS Emails Sent Unintentionally on April 9, 2021

What Happened?

Updated Guidance re: Surrogate Certification for Research

Background: What Is a Surrogate?

Information Session on Availability of the FDA-compliant (“Part 11 compliant”) version of DocuSign: Tuesday March 23rd

Information Session on Availability of the FDA-compliant (“Part 11 compliant”) version of DocuSign: Tuesday March 23rd What is happening?

Updated Guidance and Letter to Investigators Regarding IRB Reporting Requirements for Protocol Deviations During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

The Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) has updated the May 8, 2020 memo detailing IRB reporting requirements for protocol deviations made in response to COVID-19 and for adherence to the Office of Research Guidance for Onsite Clinical Research Activities.

IRB Winter Schedule 2020

Per the official UCOP holiday and winter calendar, the IRB office will observe the following closure dates:

Information Sheet and Consent Form Addendums for COVID-19 Screening and Testing Procedures

New! Information Sheet and Consent Form Addendums for COVID-19 Screening and Testing Procedures The HRPP has created the following documents for research participants attending onsite study visits during the COVID-19 public health emergency: