Human Research Protection Program

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Mission Statement

The Human Research Protection Program’s (HRPP) primary mission is to protect the rights, welfare and privacy of all individuals participating in research sponsored by the Medical College of Wisconsin and Froedtert Hospital. The HRPP oversees and supports the MCW/FH Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) which review all research studies involving human subjects for safety, compliance with regulations, scientific quality, and ethical standards.  The HRPP provides guidance and resources for the MCW/FH IRBs, investigators, and study team members.  Ongoing training for researchers and quality improvement activities are directed toward compliance with regulations and scientific integrity.

Calendar

Monday, November 9, 2009

MCW/FH IRB #2 Meeting
11am   MFRC 3075

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

MCW/FH IRB #3 Meeting
4pm   MFRC 3075

Adobe Consent Training
1pm   MEB2050

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

MCW/FH IRB #4 Meeting
12pm   MFRC 3075

 
 

News and Important Updates

EUA for use of peramivir IV for H1N1 2009

In a letter dated October 23rd, 2009, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)/Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) approved the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) request for an Emergency Use Authorization for the unapproved drug peramivir IV for the treatment of H1N1 virus 2009.

Consent Builder Disabled for New Studies

The Consent Builder program for new studies was disabled on October 1.  Consent forms for all new studies must use the Adobe of Word-based templates.

NCI Cooperative Group Studies

Effective September 1, 2009, MCW HRPP office has rolled out an update for NCI Cooperative Group Studies.

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