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 wellbeing of human subjects are protected
- To educate researchers about how to improve study conduct
- To assess research risk areas
- 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
Resource for Research Community:
- Consent issues, Unanticipated Events, Adverse Events, and other concerns
- Site/Study specific education and training
