Research Subjects Review Board, UR

RSRBO, Box 315, University of Rochester
601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14642-8315
Phone (585) 275-2398 Fax (585) 275-7896

The University of Rochester, by action of the President and Board of Trustees, has established a system of institutional review boards to review research. These boards, each with the title of Research Subjects Review Board (RSRB), are supported by a staff office (RSRBO). The RSRBs review research that is conducted or supported by the University of Rochester to determine that the rights and welfare of the human subjects are adequately protected. The RSRB is guided by the ethical principles described in the ?Belmont Report? and by the regulations of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (21 CFR 50 and 56) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (45 CFR 46). The University of Rochester maintains an Assurance of Compliance with the Office for Human Research Protection (OHRP).

Mission Statement

The mission of the RSRB is 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.

Announcements

Compensation_for_Injury
Investigator Guidance
RSRB and WIRB Electronic Submission System. Click here to acccess the system

HIPAA - Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

HIPAA Guidelines

RESEARCHER EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATION

All key study personnel and anyone obtaining consent for research must have up-to-date human subject research education certification. The University of Rochester offers two certification levels. For studies that are greater than minimal risk, the Human Subject Protection Program (HSPP) is required. For research that poses no greater than minimal risk to human subjects, either the HSPP or the Ethical Principles in Research Program (EPRP) is appropriate. Please click on the links below for more information.

Events & Conferences

	How To Submit Studies For Review This describes the IRB's at the University and has links to WIRB and RSRB forms required for review.
	RSRB Forms & Guidelines This includes all the forms necessary for RSRB review instructions for completing the forms. Forms, and guidance documents.
	A Closer Look & Guidance Tips Obtaining and Documenting Consent Is It Research?
	WIRB Forms & Information Includes access to forms required for submission, information specific to University of Rochester studies with WIRB? and what's needed for a change in investigator.
	Investigator Guidance The Handbook provides investigators, study coordinators and students with information on the protection of human subjects and describes the categories of research requiring review.
	Federalwide Assurance (FWA) The Assurance of compliance with HHS regulations filed with OHRP.
	RSRB Staff A list of RSRB Office staff members and an e-mail link.
	Regulations & Other References This includes general references such as the federal regulations and some commonly accepted statements of ethical principles for biomedical and behavioral research.
	Related U of R Sites
	Other Related Sites Human subject protection related sites such as ARENA, OHRP, FDA and other bioethics sites.

To contact the RSRB/RSRBO call (585) 275-2398
or write to: RSRBO, Box 315, University of Rochester, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14642-8315