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COVID-19 Updates
Welcome to the Institutional Review Board for Health Sciences Research (IRB-HSR).
The IRB-HSR is responsible for reviewing all medically related research involving human subjects conducted by UVA faculty, employees and students. The IRB-HSR also serves as the HIPAA Privacy Board for research involving Protected Health Information (PHI).
ACCESS TO IRB-HSR ONLINE SYSTEMS WHILE OFF GROUNDS
Protocol Builder and IRB Online
Protocol Builder and IRB Online are only accessible off grounds via a UVA Anywhere VPN (this is different from a VPN from UVA Health). A digital certificate is required before you can obtain a UVA Anywhere VPN. Contact your department IT personnel for assistance with setting this up.
IRB Pro
IRB Pro is accessible off grounds via a Netbadge login. A UVA Anywhere VPN is not required.
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Did You Know?
IRB Online, including Protocol Builder may only be accessed while on grounds or via the use of an academic VPN. For additional information see IRB Online Information