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The primary mission of the ٍٍٍ½خر Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) is to protect the rights, welfare, and privacy of all individuals participating in research conducted at MCW, Children's Wisconsin, Froedtert Health, and Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin.

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Resources for Researchers

Resources for conducting safe and compliant human subject research projects.

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Research Subjects and Participants

Participants are an integral piece of all successful human subjects research.

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IRB Members

Members of the MCW IRB Committees play a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance and adherence to safe and ethical practices.

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HRPP Training & Events

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Research Connection Series

Rotating modules for training based on work role and responsibilities. Beginner and Intermediate/Advanced trainings are available. Offered the second Thursday of the month from 12-1 p.m. via Zoom.

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Human Research Professionals Meetings

Topical and discussion presentation series covering a variety of topics in Human Subject Research. Offered the fourth Tuesday of the month from 12-1pm via Zoom.



HRPP News and Announcements

Summary of Changes to IRB policies, procedures and practices impacting research teams conducting human subject research.

  • 6.24.26 FLEX, NHSR, Case Report, and QI Project Changes

    FLEX, NHSR, Case Report, and QI projects are now required to complete a Progress Check-In equivalent to the existing process for Exempt projects.

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  • 6.24.26 eBridge Section 26 Update: Streamlined Distant Banking Information Collection

    To improve efficiency and reduce duplicate data entry, updates have been made to the eBridge SmartForm for projects involving distant banking.

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  • 6.24.26 PRO SmartForm 6.1 New locations added

    In partnership with the Office of Clinical Research and Innovative Care Compliance (OCRICC), additional locations where research activities will occur have been made available to select.

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  • 2.21.2026 New Clinical Trial PRO SmartForm

    Describes the layout and functionality of a new PRO SmartForm designed for clinical trial submissions.

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  • 12.2.2024 Revisions to MCW IRB SOPs for Recruitment & Enrollment of Non-English Speaking subjects

    Describes the changes to the process for the recruitment & enrollment of non-English speaking subjects either planned or when using a ShortForm consent process.

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  • 10.12.2024 Changes to IRB Funding Review Process

    Describes changes to the IRB funding review process for research projects with for-profit funding effective 10/12/2024

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  • 8.2.2024 Update to CITI Course, Learner Group 3

    Information regarding CITI training for IRB Members and IRB staff effective 7/2/2024

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  • 12.13.23 Amendment SmartForm Submission Changes

    Describes changes to the layout and functionality of the Amendment SmartForm being implemented on 12/16/23

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  • 12.1.2022 IRB Guidance for REDCap Consenting

    Summarizes three options the IRB has identified for obtaining signatures via REDCap

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  • 7.1.2022 Children's Wisconsin IRB Transition

    Information regarding the Children's Wisconsin transition to the MCW IRB

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HRPP Contact Information

Call, email, or visit our offices in the MACC Fund Building, #MFRC 3040

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IRB Office

MACC Fund Research Center #3040
8701 Watertown Plank Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226

 

(414) 955-8422

(414) 955-6575 (fax) 

General IRB Questions: 
IRBOffice@mcw.edu

Reliance Agreements & Deferral Requests: 
MCWIRBReliance@mcw.edu

Quality Improvement Office

(414) 955-8422
(414) 955-6575 (fax)

 

Post-Approval Monitoring Questions:
HRPP-QIOffice@mcw.edu

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