Human Research News
1) New Version of HIPAA Research Authorization Form – Translations Now Available
- The JCCC has translated the new HIPAA Authorization form into 10 languages for use at UCLA.
- If you need a language not listed on the HIPAA Authorization forms for use at UCLA, please contact the CTSI’s Embedded Clinical Research and Innovation Unit for assistance in translating additional languages.
- Thanks to the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center for making these translations possible.
2) Updated Reliance Document – Guidance for Editing Consent Templates
- The Guidance for Editing Consent Templates for Studies Relying on an External IRB on the When UCLA Relies website has been updated. This guidance highlights edits to be made to the consent form for studies relying on an external IRB.
- Current templates for injury language, commercial value, changes resulting from new HIPAA form, and examples of common GDPR language to be removed have been added.
3) Upcoming OHRPP Learn at Lunch Presentations
Emergency Preparedness Plans for Researchers and their Teams
Presenter: Moore Rhys, OHRPP
Description: As part of OHRPP’s re-accreditation under AAHRPP, we have created an emergency preparedness plan for OHRPP and the IRBs. As part of our plan, we are sharing a newly created worksheet to help researchers prepare for emergencies while conducting research.
Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
Time: Noon-1pm
Location: Zoom (Register for this meeting)
4) OHRPP’s Office Hours:
Register once to join any session:
Upcoming Office Hours:
- August 27, 2026 at 2pm
- September 10, 2026, at 2pm
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