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The KUMC Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) was developed to ensure
the rights, safety and welfare of all subjects recruited or enrolled in
research projects, regardless of funding source. The program also ensures
that all personnel involved in research activities understand and comply
with the ethical standards of research. The HRPP coordinates oversight
by incorporating all aspects of compliance related to human subjects research.
The components of the HRPP are:
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Consultation and Pre-Review Services
The Human Research Protection Program is pleased
to offer Consultation Appointments, to assist investigators, coordinators,
residents, and students with pre-review and other questions about HSC submissions.
Half-hour appointments will be offered during the following times:
Mondays: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Wednesdays: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Fridays: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Other times can be arranged when requested. Investigators may use the 30-minute
time slot for help in evaluating the feasibility of a project and possible regulatory
implications, pre-review of your draft HSC application, protocol and consent
form, assistance with answering provisos, and general questions about HSC and
other regulatory requirements. To schedule an appointment, please contact the
HRPP Director at 588-0942 or the HSC Office at 588-1240.
KUMC's Human Research Protection Program Achieves Accreditation
WASHINGTON, DC, Sept. 19, 2007 -- The Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs, Inc. (AAHRPP) today announced the first organizations to be accredited in the states of Kansas, Oklahoma and West Virginia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. The list includes both major universities and nine Veterans Affairs facilities and now brings the number of states with AAHRPP-accredited organizations to 32 (including the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico). The following were received full accreditation
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BRAAN
The University of Kansas Medical Center has selected API's BRAAN2 research automation platform as its electronic submission solution. This software will automate HSC processes and integrate compliance and research review functions. Initial testing of the new software should begin by the end of 2006. Other API/BRAAN2 clients include institutions such as Tufts, Boston University, UCLA, Rand Corporation, University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, and Baylor College of Medicine. More information is available at: http://www.apibraan.com/index.html
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