IRB FAQs & Postponement of non-essential research uses of iohexol

*This message is sent on behalf of Associate Vice Chancellor of Clinical Research Harold Collard.* *Please read the IRB FAQs prior to contacting the IRB.* To All UCSF Research Faculty and Staff:

Updated IRB Consent Form Templates: Implementation Deadline for New Studies is June 1, 2022

To: Investigators and Study Teams Updated IRB Consent Form Templates: Implementation Deadline for New Studies is June 1, 2022

Change in iRIS Functionality – “Copy Study” Disabled

The UCSF IRB has made a change in the functionality of iRIS, the IRB electronic submission system. Previously, iRIS included a function that allowed researchers to copy a previous study:

New IRB Form for Key Study Personnel Changes

This was originally published on September 5, 2017 Need to revise the Key Study Personnel sections of your IRB application? The IRB has created a new “Personnel Changes” submission form and it is now available in iRIS. When do I use the Personnel Changes form? Use this form when the ONLY changes...

UCSF IRB Facilitates Transfer of UC-wide Dataset to NIH’s National COVID Cohort Collaborative’s Centralized Data Resource

As COVID cases increase and variants spread, researchers need access to a wide variety of data to better understand the disease. To make this possible, the National Institutes of Health awarded the University of California a $500,000 grant to gather the data and make it easily accessible.

September 2021 updates

Updates from the Human Research Protection Program The following notice provides updates regarding a new resource for writing exemplary IRB applications, consenting non-English speakers, electronic research signatures, and CITI training courses. New Resource: iRIS Application Samples

Updated IRB Review Fees Effective July 1st

What is Happening? IRB review fees are being increased on July 1st, 2021. This applies to studies that are industry-sponsored and studies from UCSF-affiliated entities. Why Must Fees Be Increased at This Time?

ACTION NEEDED: Affiliates with Access Requested Through the IRB

In August 2019, the UCSF IRB started transferring responsibility for request and maintenance of affiliate access to UCSF networks and applications back to the PI’s department. This change was made to enhance campus network security, ensure that people for whom affiliate access is being requested...

April 2021 Updated Electronic Consent Guidance & Memo for Sponsors

This is a follow up to the HRPP Bulletin sent on September 29, 2020. 

Updated Guidance re: Surrogate Certification for Research

Background: What Is a Surrogate?