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  • Updated Forms: The Biomedical Standard Facesheets, the Continuing Review Facepages, the Continuing Review Narrative Summary of Progress; and the Study Closure/Withdrawal Facepages and Narrative Summary of Progress at Study Closure for both Biomedical and Social and Behavioral studies have been updated to collect additional information requested by OHRP; FDA; the University of California, Office of the President; and HRPP-collaborating offices. The additional information requested on the Facesheets includes whether a study is associated with an FDA-regulated product(s), who holds the IND, and more specific information regarding study funding support. The additional information requested on the Facepages and Narratives is regarding Adverse Events of any type. The updated forms can be found here. (Released 11/2/09)
  • UPDATED--New UCSD HRPP Human Subject Protection Training Required: Because of the noted increased burden to investigators and key personnel associated with obtaining certificate completion, the IRB Chairs have extended the CITI certificate completion requirement date. All investigators and key personnel are now required to complete appropriate CITI training by November 13, 2009. For more information, please see the fact sheet, "Introduction of New Training for Human Research Protections Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Programs" available here. (Updated 10/2/09; Released 7/17/09)
  • NEW Social and Behavioral Sciences Project "Standard" Application Available: The "New" SBS standard application is now available. The application is now available as a Word template and the application face sheet is a "pdf" form that can be filled out and uploaded online. For more information about submitting the complete application electronically, please see the instructions provided here and on the application face sheet that can be obtained here. (Released 10/12/09)
  • Furlough Plan May Cause Delays: Because of the UC Systemwide furlough plan that is currently in effect, there may be delays in review/response of documents submitted to the HRPP. The HRPP has initiated a plan to prioritize submissions to ensure participant safety and well being and best serve our investigators. We apologize for any delays the furlough plan may cause and appreciate your understanding and support during these challenging times. (Released 10/8/09)
  • IMPORTANT--October, November, December 2009 and January 2010 Due Date and Meeting Date Changes: As is customary, the schedule for the IRB (due dates and meeting dates) changes duiring the months of October, November and December because of University holidays and the need to ensure meeting quorum. As a result of the consdensed schedule, please note that no late submissions can be accomodated during this period. The updated schedule is available here. (Released 10/5/09)
  • New Procedures and Forms for Study Closure/Withdrawal: By federal regulation, changes in research activity require reporting to the IRB. Study closure/withdrawal is such an activity. New procedures for closing/withdrawing a study can be found here. In addition, because of the new procedures, the Continuing Review Facepages and the Narrative Summay of Progress has been updated. For Biomedical studies, the updated forms can be found here and here. For Social and Behavioral studies, the updated forms can be found here and here. (Released 7/31/09)
  • New Regulations Regarding IRB Registration: The FDA and OHRP have recently added new regulations regarding registration of IRBs. More information about these new regulations can be obtained here. (Released 7/10/09; updated 7/15/09)
  • Updated Consent Examples: The updated Biomedical consent example can be obtained here, and the SBS consent example can be obtained here. (Released 7/6/09)
  • New "Medical Device" Fact Sheet: A new fact sheet regarding projects associated with medical devices including policy for review and information required for review can be found here. (Released 3/5/09; Updated 4/2/09)
  • Exemption from IRB Review Application: More information about projects that may be exempt from IRB review at UCSD can be found here. (Released 2/6/09)
  • HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) information for researchers. Details here...
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