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Human Research Protections HRP

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Human Research Protections is a comprehensive program that affords protections for all human research participants and is under the direct leadership of the chief accountability officer and vice president. This website provides up-to-date information related to conducting research with human participants.

HRPO Holiday Closure

Happy Holidays! The HRPO will be closed December 24th, 2025 through January 2nd, 2026.

Please call 410-706-5037 if you need to contact the IRB Chair.

In order to maintain the integrity and security of UMB’s research platforms, a required update to CICERO sign-in processes is forthcoming. The local log-in option will no longer be available once this transition is complete. All individuals utilizing CICERO will require a UMID for single sign-on (SSO).

From today CICERO account creation for affiliate research team members will be accomplished as part of this new process. Principal Investigators will be responsible for sponsoring and initiating the process for UMID acquisition through the Community System for all affiliate research team members. The instructions for this process are at the bottom. Once this process is completed the CICERO administrator will be notified and a CICERO account will be created for the affiliate research team member and they will be emailed login instructions.

For affiliate research team members who already have an existing CICERO account and use the Local Login option to access CICERO the same process will be used to obtain a UMID. Once the process is initiated and the affiliate research team member accepts the self-registration  and completes the UMID setup the CICERO administrator will be notified and the affiliate research team member’s CICERO account will be associated with their UMID and they will be emailed login instructions.

Process Instructions: Self Registration for Affiliate Researchers for CICERO Access

Please direct any errors, issues, or questions about the CICERO Self-Registration steps in the Community System to DL-CITSWebDevelopment@umaryland.edu .

Please direct any issues or questions about UMID setup or resetting UMID passwords to the CITS helpdesk, 410-706-4357.

Unique Situations

* If the affiliate research team member already has an active UMID they are using to access other UMB resources and need to create a CICERO account they can follow these steps:

  1. Goto: https://cicero.umaryland.edu/
  2. Select: UMB Employee/Student/Affiliate Login button
  3. Enter their UMID/Password and DUO if requested
  4. Select ‘Create Account’ from the login popup, complete and submit the electronic form

 

** If the affiliate research team member already has an active UMID they are using to access other UMB resources and has a CICERO account they access with the Login Login they can follow these steps to associate their UMID and CICERO account:

  1. Goto: https://cicero.umaryland.edu/
  2. Select: UMB Employee/Student/Affiliate Login
  3. Enter your UMID/Password and DUO if requested
  4. Enter Their existing Local Login Username/Pwd to associate the UMID and CICERO account

 

Note

For UMB Students/Staff/Faculty, they will use the following steps to request a CICEO account:

  1. Goto: https://cicero.umaryland.edu/
  2. Select: UMB Employee/Student/Affiliate Login
  3. Enter your UMID/Password and DUO if requested
  4. Select ‘Create Account’ from the login popup, complete and submit the electronic form

 

Notification Sent: CICERO SSO Email Sent to Principal Investigators on 9-30-2025

This is an opportunity for the research community to speak directly to the IRB Chair and a member of the HRPO/IRB staff!! The 2nd Monday of every month from 12n to 1pm.

Questions???    Ask the Chair and HRPO Staff!

This is an opportunity for the research community to speak directly to the IRB Chair and a member of the HRPO/IRB staff!!

2nd Monday of every month from 12n to 1pm.

First session:   This Monday, October 14, 2024

Link: https://umaryland.zoom.us/j/95695695923?pwd=RNkVmEbTox7fbjGaTqGORBojpXAGqJ.1 

(no RSVP required)

FY 2025 HRPP Annual Report

  • HRP Office

    HRP Office: Information regarding its role in coordinating the Human Research Protections Program and providing support for the UMB Institutional Review Board (IRB). Contact information and informatics regarding submission processing times.

  • For Research Participants

    For Research Participants: This section assists former, current, or prospective human research participants in obtaining information or offering input regarding research and clinical trials.

  • Institutional Official (IO), Dr. Susan Buskirk

    The IO is responsible for ensuring that the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) functions effectively and that the institution provides the resources and support necessary to comply with all requirements applicable to research involving human subjects.     Dr. Buskirk's IO Appointment Letter

  • UMB HRP Components

    The main focus here is to provide information, resources, and instructions for completing the review process through the IRB. While the IRB is a key player in the HRP program, there are many other components within UMB critically involved in protecting human participants. Click here to learn more.

  • AAHRPP

    Full Accreditation by AAHRP


    The Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs, Inc. (AAHRPP) is an independent, non-profit accrediting body, AAHRPP uses a voluntary, peer-driven, educational model to ensure that HRPPs meet rigorous standards for quality and protection.

  • Smart IRB

    SMART IRB is a platform designed to ease common challenges associated with initiating multisite research and to provide a roadmap for institutions to implement the NIH Single IRB Review policy (effective date: January 25, 2018). 

Announcements

(Click to read all Past Announcements)

December 3rd, 2024 - UMB Research Compliance strategic plan related to human, animal and laboratory research Virtual Town Hall.

TO: UMB Research Community:

A virtual town hall will be held for the UMB research community to provide feedback on the goals of the UMB Research Compliance strategic plan related to human, animal and laboratory research. Attendees may pose questions or comments personally or anonymously.  This listening opportunity is designed for your voice to be heard!

Dr. Robert Rosenthal, Assistant Vice Provost Research Compliance and Dr. Julie Doherty, Assistant Vice President, Research Compliance, will be there to facilitate. We are looking forward to your participation !!  

Link to recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElJS-unR1aY

Date:   December 3, 2024

STRATEGIC GOAL 1:  An efficient and effective research compliance program of the highest standards

STRATEGIC GOAL 2:  Comprehensive educational opportunities for all

STRATEGIC GOAL 3:  An inclusive and engaged research community

STRATEGIC GOAL 4: Innovative research enterprise

STRATEGIC GOAL 5: Ethical and compliant global research engagement

STRATEGIC GOAL 6: Security and Integrity of Research Data

 

Recorded HRPO Virtual Grand Rounds, Oct 30th, 2024

Please join us!!

University of Maryland Baltimore

Human Research Protections Program

Virtual Grand Rounds:

Single IRBs:  What Needs to be Reported to UMB When Relying on an External IRB

Presenter:  Julie Doherty, DM, MSN, RN, CIP, CCEP

Assistant Vice President, Research Compliance

October 30, 2024

1pm to 2pm

Recording Link: https://youtu.be/s9sT9YxlY-w

Slides: Relying IRB--What Needs to be Reported RNI Oct. 30, 2024

HRPO Virtual Grand Rounds, Oct 10th, 2024, 1:00 to 2:00 pm

Please join us!!

University of Maryland Baltimore

Human Research Protections Program

Virtual Grand Rounds

After IRB approval--What Needs to be Reported to the UMB IRB?

(A Review of UMB IRB HRPP Reportable New Information Submission requirements)

Presenter:  Julie Doherty, DM, MSN, RN, CIP, CCEP

Assistant Vice President, Research Compliance

October 10, 2024

1pm to 2pm

Recording Link: https://youtu.be/DlEqcpZgLOA

Slides: Recorded Webinar Slides - Oct 10th, 2024 Grand Rounds

May 30th, 2024 12:00pm - PI and Study Staff Considerations for QA/Monitoring

Please join us!

5/30/2024 Seminar 12pm-1pm Virtual (Zoom)- Registration Required

Presentation:   PI and Study Staff Considerations for QA/Monitoring

Presenter:                         

Jill Kessler MS, MSL, CCRP

Senior Research Monitor

Johns Hopkins University

Learning Objectives:

  • Essential document review and importance during life of study
  • Preparing for a successful remote site visit
  • Common findings during IMVs and how to prevent (or resolve)

Recording Link: https://youtu.be/X_ZAzCZH_0E

Slides: Recorded Webinar Slides - May 30th, 2024 GR and SOCRA

Regards, 

Casey Jackson, MS, CCRP (she/they) 

Director, Research Quality Improvement and Compliance

Baltimore SOCRA Chapter Chair 

SOCRA National Board Director 

May 29th, 2024 2:00pm - Focus on the UMB IRB: Survey Results and Plans for Improvement

Please join us!!

UMB Human Research Protections Program Virtual Grand Rounds

UMB Research Compliance Coordinating Council Survey: Focus on the UMB IRB: Survey Results and Plans for Improvement

May 29, 2024  2pm-3pm

In the early Fall 2023, a survey was conducted that included a request for feedback on the UMB Institutional Review Board. This session will provide summary information on IRB survey feedback along with IRB plans for improvement in processes and procedures. Q&A session will be included.

Recording Link: https://youtu.be/wAqWRkUoLPA

Robert Rosenthal, MD, Assistant Provost, Research Compliance

Julie Doherty, DM, MSN, CIP, CCEP, Assistant Vice President, Research Compliance

Jon Mark Hirshon, MD, PhD, UMB Institutional Review Board Chair

Jan Martinez, MS, CIP, CLSSGB, UMB Institutional Review Board Manager

Contact

Human Research Protections Office

620 W. Lexington Street
Second Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201

410-706-5037 hrpo​@​umaryland.edu

Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Related Information

HRPP Plan Investigator Manual CICERO Sharepoint - IRB Member Site Send a Comment

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