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."How Quality Improvement Works
Memo: The PI will receive a memo indicating the intention for the review and requesting that the PI select a time and place for the review to be conducted. Investigator may assign a person to arrange access to the records and space for the review.
Onsite Review: The parameters that may be examined include, but are not limited to:
- Study File for required elements including: all versions of the approved protocol, consent forms and IRB approval documents.
- Subject eligibility
- Informed Consent Process Documentation
- Adherence to the protocol
- Data accuracy
- Adverse event / Unanticipated event reporting
- Confidentiality of records
- Data Safety Monitoring Plan
- Drug and Device handling and accountability (if applicable)
- Site specific SOP's (if applicable)
Exit Interview: Following the review of study documentation, the reviewer meets with the PI and any members of the study team (at the PI's discretion) to discuss the preliminary findings and provide the opportunity for immediate dialogue, feedback and/or clarification as well as process analysis, recommendations and education.
Draft observations: The PI receives the draft observations electronically and is asked to provide feedback and a preventative action response for each observation within a defined time period.
Final Report: The PI's response is copied into the final report and distribution is limited to the PI and others who may be responsible for action on observations.
