I oversee the operations of the HRPP office. I work with the HRPP staff, IRB committee members, and the broader UCSF research community to protect participants and initiate studies in a timely fashion. 

I manage the Committee Coordinators who process full committee review studies, and the IRB Analysts who process modifications and continuing reviews.

I oversee the single IRB and reliance components of the HRPP office, and am responsible for developing updated IRB guidance as needed.

 

I oversee on-site compliance monitoring, investigations, post-approval events and HRPP educational activities. 

I manage the IRB analysts who process exempt and expedited review studies. I also screen and review many of these studies. I will be unavailable from 10/2/23 to 7/2/24. If you have any inquiries, kindly contact the IRB front desk via email or submit your questions using Ask Andy.

I process new studies that require full committee review for the ZSFG IRB Committee.  I also manage the meeting agendas for that committee.

I process new studies that require full committee review for the Mount Zion IRB Committee. I also manage the meeting agendas for that committee.

I process new studies that require full committee review and new studies that require expedited review. I also process modifications and continuing reviews.

I process new studies that require full committee review for the Mission Bay IRB Committee. I also manage the meeting agendas for that committee.

I process new studies that require full committee review for the Laurel Heights IRB Committee. I also manage the meeting agendas for that committee.

I process new studies that require full committee review and new studies that require expedited review.

I process new studies that require full committee review for the Parnassus Committee. I also manage the meeting agendas for that committee.

I process new studies that require full committee review for the Oakland IRB Committee. I also manage the meeting agendas for that committee.

I process submissions for the Human Gamete, Embryo and Stem Cell Research (GESCR) Committee. I also review new exempt and expedited review studies for the IRB.

I process new exempt and expedited review studies for the IRB. I also process submissions for the Human Gamete, Embryo and Stem Cell Research (GESCR) Committee.

I process new exempt and expedited review studies for the IRB.

I process new exempt and expedited review studies for the IRB.

I process modifications eligible for Expedited and Exempt-level review, as well as new Exempt and no subject contact initial submissions.

I process modifications and continuing reviews for minimal risk studies. I am only available by email.

I process submissions for the Human Gamete, Embryo and Stem Cell Research (GESCR) Committee. I also review new exempt and expedited review studies for the IRB.

I process Reliance submissions.

I process Reliance submissions. I also screen and review studies that require full committee review.

I process modifications and continuing reviews that undergo review by the ZSFG IRB committee.

I process modifications and continuing reviews.

I process modifications and continuing reviews that undergo review by the Parnassus IRB committee.

I work at the HRPP front desk and triage phone calls and emails. I occasionally process modifications and continuing review for studies that do not involve subject contact.

I process modifications and continuing reviews that undergo review by the Mount Zion IRB committee.

I work at the HRPP front desk and triage phone calls and emails. I occasionally process modifications and continuing review for studies that do not involve subject contact.

I process modifications and continuing reviews that undergo review by the Laurel Heights IRB committee.

I conduct directed site visits, review post-approval reports – such as adverse events and protocol violations – and conduct other QI activities.

I conduct directed site visits, review post-approval reports – such as adverse events and protocol violations – and conduct other QI activities.

I administer the HRPP website, lead special QI projects and develop HRPP metrics.  I also review post-approval submissions.

I provide training to researchers regarding IRB processes and regulatory requirements, and I assist in the development of HRPP guidance, training materials, and SOPs.  I also facilitate several QI projects within the HRPP.

I manage HRPP’s finances and business operations. My primary responsibility is to maintain the financial integrity of the department through budget development, cost recovery activities, financial monitoring of resources, expense reconciliation and projections.

I manage the iRIS system at UCSF, collaborate with the vendor on system updates and bug fixes, write and run reports, and manage special projects. Please contact your assigned analyst or our main phone line or email for help with iRIS issues.

I oversee the operations of the VA HRPP team, serve as the primary liaison between SFVAHCS and UCSF HRPP, and process some VA submissions.