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July Updates

June 25, 2019
To: Investigators and Staff Re: IRB News, Changes in requirements and reporting The following notice provides updates regarding the new Common Rule requirements, Recombinant DNA Advisory Committee review, and iRIS (IRB submission system) guidance.

Common Rule & New Application

February 04, 2019
  Human Research Protection Program February 4th, 2019 To: Investigators and Staff Revised Common Rule

IRB Regulatory Changes coming January 21, 2019

December 03, 2018
Human Research Protection Program December 19, 2018 To: Investigators and Staff Re: IRB Regulatory Changes coming January 21, 2019 IRB Regulatory Changes coming January 21, 2019

Clinical Research Operations Update From Lindsey Criswell, Vice Chancellor of Research

June 29, 2018
Clinical Research Operations Update From Lindsey Criswell, Vice Chancellor of Research June 2018

New IRB Form for Enrollment Exception Requests

January 10, 2018
The IRB has created a new “Protocol Enrollment Exception Request” submission form and it is now available in iRIS. When do I use the Protocol Enrollment Exception Request form?

HRPP Update from Brian Smith: Assoc. Vice Chancellor, Interim Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer

December 01, 2017
The message below is sent on behalf of Brian Smith, Associate Vice Chancellor, Interim Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer Dear Research Community,

Report Potential Breaches of Privacy or Confidentiality Within 48 Hours

April 20, 2017
Potential breaches of privacy or confidentiality of study participants’ Protected Health Information (PHI) are considered “major (reportable) incidents” that must be reported to the HRPP/IRB. The IRB collaborates with the UCSF Privacy Office to investigate these incidents to meet state and federal...

Guidance Updates

November 10, 2015
The HRPP has made the following changes to guidelines that pertain to IRB submissions.   New Definition for Key Study Personnel PI Eligibility for Post Docs, Clinical Fellows and Residents Submission Guidelines for Just-In-Time Awards New Definition for Key Study Personnel  

New Greater-than-minimal-risk Studies Require a Scientific Protocol Starting 5/1/15

February 27, 2015
Change Affecting New Greater-than-Minimal-Risk Studies

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