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
"To assist researchers in protecting the rights, welfare and safety of human subjects by providing educational opportunities and resources..."
Research Quality Improvement
- To assure the rights and well-being of human subjects participating in research are protected
- To educate researchers about how to improve study conduct
- To provide resources to the Research Community
What Does QI Do?
Research QI Reviews:
- Regulatory and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Reviews
- Compliance with UR policy/procedures, UR Conflict of Interest process
- Assist sites to be "audit-ready"
- Site education during review process
Post-Approval Consultation:
- Conducted upon request after IRB approval and before subject enrollment
- Provide on-site education to research team members regarding applicable regulations and policies required to ensure human subject protection, protocol compliance, and overall research documentation.
Quality Management Plan Consultations:
- Conducted upon request
- Provide on-site brainstorming and education to research team members regarding quality improvement opportunities to ensure human subject protection, protocol compliance, and overall research documentation.
Resource for Research Community:
- Consent issues, Unanticipated Events, Adverse Events, and other concerns
- Site/Study specific education and training
