University of Rochester

Office for Human Subject Protection

Announcements ....

Read the ANPRM Announcement.
University of Rochester ANPRM Cover Letter
University of Rochester ANPRM Executive Summary
University of Rochester ANPRM Response.


Upcoming Seminars ...

Research Subjects Review Board (RSRB) Updates
February 21, 2012


3-Day Workshop ...

Conducting Clinical Trials: 3-day Work Shop
TBD - Spring 2012


View Past Seminars ...

View the most recent seminar: Understanding the OHSP QI Review Process and Improving the Research Process
March 8, 2011



University Commitment to Ethical Research

AAHRPP Accreditation Seal

Statement of commitment to ethical conduct of research and compliance with federal regulatory requirements

In the conduct of research involving human subjects, the University of Rochester is guided by the ethical principles stated in the Belmont Report. The University's fundamental commitment to the protection of human subjects applies to all human subject research conducted by University faculty or staff, regardless of funding source or site of the research. The University follows the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) regulations at 45 CFR Part 46, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations at 21 CFR Parts 50 and 56. In developing its policies and procedures, the University considers the guidance provided by the Office of Human Research Protection (OHRP) and by the FDA as part of our commitment. The University will provide written assurance documents to the OHRP to comply with the requirement of 45 CFR 46.103. Assurance documents will be maintained and renewed in accordance with regulations.