University of Rochester

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."

Seminar Materials

A seminar series entitled, "Achieving High Quality Clinical Research" is held the second Tuesday of each month in conjunction with the Rochester Clinical Research Curriculum(RCRC), September through June. The objectives of the series are to educate physicians, Clinical Research Coordinators, and support staff; 1) in methods of conducting studies in compliance with Good Clinical Practices (GCP) standards and; 2) in ways to protect the rights and welfare of human subjects involved in research. CME credit is available.

Below are titles of some of our previous seminars:

2013
02/26/2013	Understanding Conflicts of Interest Click here for the video. Instructions for Self-Enrolling into a URMC Blackboard Course for Conflict of interest
01/29/2013	Mock Board Meeting Click here for the video.
2012
12/11/2012	Notes to File: An Auditor's Perspective
9/18/2012	Non Compliance Click here for the video.
3/13/2012	Understanding Conflicts of Interest & Management Plans
2/21/2012	Research Subject Review Board Update
2011
12/13/2011	The "Business" of Clinical Research - How to Conduct Trials Efficiently and Ethically
11/08/2011	How to Successfully Survive a FDA Device Audit
10/11/2011	The Unique Human Subjects Considerations for Various Kinds of Genetic Research, Including Genetic Testing
09/22/2011	Conducting Human Subject Research at the UR: Writing and Implementing Research
07/27/2011	Understand the Basics of Genetic Testing
04/1/2011	Conducting Human Subject Research at the UR: Writing and Implementing Research
03/08/2011	Understand the OHSP QI Process and Improving the Research Process
02/15/2011	Preparing to go online with WIRB: Training and Guidance
01/25/2011	Informed Consent: Federal Regulations, Institutional Policy & Good Practice
2010
09/08/2010	Protecting the Rights and Safety and Welfare of Subjects Supervisory Responsibilities of Investigators
03/16/2010	Reportable Events 2010
02/09/2010	RSRB 101: Structure, Activity and Update

Ethics Certification

Seminars

ROSS Training

Investigator Education

Coordinator Education

Full AAHRPP