Research Subjects
Review Board
"... to protect the rights and welfare of human research subjects at the
University of Rochester. To accomplish this, we review, approve the initiation of,
and conduct periodic review of research involving human subjects."
Research Education
and Training
GCP Training - offered on-line through CITI...
ROSS Training ....
RSRB ROSS training 3rd Monday of every month from 2pm to 3pm. Please Click HERE to sign up.
Quality Improvement
"To assess and assist the Investigator (PI) in assuring the rights and wellbeing of human subjects are protected and that the study is being conducted in accordance with IRB requirements, the approved protocol, applicable Federal regulations, U of R policies and best practice (GCP) standards."Minimal Risk Research
NOTE: If your intent is to renew your certification click here
The EPRP applies to research that poses no greater than minimal risk to human subjects. For minimal risk studies*, the principal investigator, co-principal investigator, sub-investigator(s), study coordinator(s) and any other person obtaining consent must successfully complete the EPRP. The program consists of an examination based on the ethical principles for research outlined in the Belmont Report and other research related issues. Complete the four steps outlined below to obtain an EPRP number.
Step 1: Read the Belmont Report
Step 2: Read Research Issues
Step 3: Read Basic Guidelines for Study Conduct
Step 4: Complete the Exam
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) requires principal investigators and key personnel to demonstrate completion of training in research ethics, even on studies that qualify for exemption. Since April 2, 2001 the RSRB has required investigators on all exempt studies to complete the EPRP before an exemption letter will be issued. This is consistent with the University's policy to apply ethical standards to all studies, regardless of funding source.
You will receive notification of your pass/fail status by mail. If you pass, this notification will include your EPRP number and expiration date, which are required on all applications for IRB review. This program satisfies the NIH training requirement for either 'exempt' or 'expeditable' studies, but not for studies requiring 'full board' review.
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* According to Federal regulations, minimal risk
means that the probability and magnitude of harm or discomfort anticipated
in the research are not greater in and of themselves than those ordinarily
encountered in daily life or during the performance of routine physical
or psychological examinations or tests. Examples of minimal risk procedures
include most surveys, record reviews, moderate exercise testing, and
administration of psychological tests involving a minor level of stress.
Ethics Certification
Seminars
ROSS Training
Investigator Education
- Listserv Signup
- Basic Guidelines
- Investigator Responsibilities
- IND Information for Investigators
- Statistics and Study Design
Coordinator Education
- Listserv Signup
- Professional Certification
- 3-day Workshop
- Advanced Workshops
- Study Self Audit Tools
- SCORE Group
- Shipping Biologicals and Hazardous Materials
- Library
