Introduction to the HRPP and IRB Human Research

Introduction to the HRPP and IRB Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) Office

Welcome to the Baruch HRPP Office’s video that will provide a brief overview of the goals and responsibilities of the HRPP and IRB as they relate to researchers. This video should provide you with a more comprehensive understanding of how these two offices relate to your research and provide information about resources available to you as you navigate the application process. Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) Office

The CUNY UI IRB The CUNY University Integrated Institutional Review Board is charged with protecting the rights and welfare of human research participants. The UI IRB ensures that proposed research follows federal guidelines and accepted ethical principles. The UI IRB is made of researchers and community members; scientists and non-scientists. IRB members have various backgrounds and experience with different methodologies. Keep this in mind as you write your application. Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) Office

The HRPP Office The Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) ensures that CUNY research complies with federal and State regulations, University policy, and the highest ethical standards. Oversight Administrative support Educational training The HRPP concentrates on the review of IRB protocols and the quality of the overall research program university-wide. There are 19 on-site HRPP Offices at CUNY. Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) Office

CUNY Oversight of Human Subjects Research HSR Principles, Regulations, Laws and Policies CUNY Policies Local Campus Polices New York City Laws New York State Laws 45 CFR 46 Belmont Report 5

HRPP Services Our goal is to provide researchers with the necessary resources to submit applications to our office and the IRB in a timely and straightforward manner. Application Assistance with the development and submission of an IRB Application on IDEATE The HRPP Liaison and Assistant are available to assist with the development of proposals. Please go to our website and click on the “Investigators Assistance” link for further details. Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) Office

HRPP Services Departmental/Classroom Presentations – The HRPP Office will conduct department/classroom presentations in consultation with departmental chairs, faculty members, and instructors. Please contact the HRPP Coordinator, who will assist with setting up a presentation. Guidance regarding HRPP Policy and Procedures – The HRPP Coordinator will assist researchers with interpreting CUNY policies and procedures to ensure compliance. This includes but is not limited to assisting investigators with determining whether or not their project requires HRPP/IRB Review, assessing the level of review, or navigating researchers through the CUNY IRB process. Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) Office

Levels of Review Full (3) Expedited (2) Exempt (1) Non-Human Subjects Research/ CUNY Non. Engagement (1)

HRPP Videos Faculty Advisor Responsibilities – This video provides an overview of faculty advisor responsibilities for student-conducted human subjects research. Step-by-Step Series – These videos will go step-by-step through the IDEATE Application for exempt and expedited/full board reviews. l Creating a Satisfactory IRB Application – This video discusses the elements of creating an IRB Application providing tips to assist researchers in developing and submitting a satisfactory IRB Application. Does My Project Require HRPP/IRB Review? - This video discusses what constitutes research and what projects require HRPP/IRB Review. Assessing the Level of IRB Review Series (Upcoming) – These videos will help faculty advisors and researchers with determining the level of IRB Review required for IRB Applications. Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) Office

HRPP Resources CUNY HRPP Website http: //www. cuny. edu/research/compliance/human-subjects-research 1. html Baruch HRPP Website http: //www. baruch. cuny. edu/hrpp/ CUNY Templates & Resources Materials http: //www. baruch. cuny. edu/hrpp/forms. htm Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) Office

HRPP Office Staff Keisha Peterson, HRPP Coordinator Email: Keisha. Peterson@baruch. cuny. edu ; Telephone: 646 -312 -2217 Priyanka Mitra-Hahn, HRPP Liaison Email: Priyankamitra 718@gmail. com Jill Douek (Psychology), HRPP Assistant Email: hrppassistant@baruch. cuny. edu Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) Office