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University of Rochester
Protecting and overseeing human subject research
The Office for Human Subject Protection (OHSP) supports the administration of the University of Rochester’s Human Research Protection Program (UR-HRPP).
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Committed to safe human subject research
The University of Rochester is committed to protecting the rights, dignity and welfare of human subjects. Our research is guided by the ethical principles described in the Belmont Report.
The University follows Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulations. The University also considers guidance provided by DHHS & FDA as part of their commitment.
The University is accredited through the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) and is a SmartIRB participating institution.
Updates and announcements
The following informed consent templates have been updated: Biomedical Template Social-Behavioral-Education Template (Parent) Permission Form Template Consent to Procedures (Deception) Template Please see the OHSP May 2026 Newsletter for more information…
Updates
New OHSP Newsletter Format
The Office for Human Subject Protection (OHSP) is now distributing its newsletter in a new format via Outlook newsletters. This format intends to improve the organization and accessibility of information,…
The video recording (available with captioning) and slides from the March 27th UR-HRPP Educational Forum have been posted to Blackboard. Sarah Mumford, Associate Vice President, Human Subject Protection from the Office for…
The institution has issued Policy 0.3.10 MyChart Messaging for Research Policy to define how MyChart can be used for research, including sending messages for recruitment and communication with patients after…
The institution has issued Policy 0.3.10 MyChart Messaging for Research Policy to define how MyChart can be used for research, including sending messages for recruitment and communication with patients after enrollment.
The video recording (available with captioning) and slides from the April 24th UR-HRPP Educational Forum have been posted to Blackboard. Sarah Mumford, Associate Vice President, Human Subject Protection from the Office for…
OHSP will host their next UR Human Research Protection Program (UR-HRPP) Educational Forum on Friday, February 27th from 12 pm to 1 pm and OHSP leadership will present ‘OHSP Updates.’ Register here. The session will…
Updates
Click IRB User Guides updated
OHSP has posted updates to all Click IRB User Guides, including the: Overview & Basic Navigation Guide Study Staff Guide Department & Ancillary Reviewer Guide IRB Reviewer (Board Chair) Guide…
New guidance material is available from OHSP related to adding external (non-UR) investigators/staff to research, when the individual is not affiliated with an institution (e.g., a community member engaged in…
The video recording (available with captioning) and slides from the February 13th UR-HRPP Educational Forum have been posted to Blackboard. Wendy Duncan, Director, Research Subjects Review Board, Kathleen Wessman, Director, Quality Improvement,…
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