Research Subject Advocate
The CTRC Office of the Research Subject Advocate (RSA) has oversight responsibilities and its staff is available to assure that investigators protect the safety and confidentiality of the human subjects who volunteer for their studies. In so doing, the RSA will protect investigators and the institution the RSA represents. The RSA Office staff can provide education and/or assistance on issues relating to human subjects protections including the following:
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Informed consent forms and process
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Data safety monitoring plans and boards
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Participant safety
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Regulatory statutes regarding human subjects
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Adverse events
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Conflicts of interest
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