All UCLA key personnel conducting human research are required to complete human subjects protection training through an online program called the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI).
webIRB is UCLA's internet-based software application for the submission and review of research projects involving human subjects.
CITI Training Verification
UCLA OHRPP has created a CITI training lookup tool to search study team members and confirm any active and/or expired CITI trainings.
https://ohrpp.research.ucla.edu/citi-training/
Scroll down to the “CITI Training Lookup Tool” and click the hyperlink. Login with single sign on (either campus or mednet).
You can search the individual name(s) of the study team members you would like to validate CITI training.
Mandatory Online CITI Training for Key Personnel
All UCLA key personnel conducting human research are required to complete human subjects protection training through an online program called the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI). Review the FAQs About CITI Training for registration instructions and training details. Sign up to complete the UCLA Human Subjects Protection training. You can also enroll in the Good Clinical Practice and Responsible Conduct in Research courses, but these courses are optional for most people.
If you have questions, please read the IRB Training Requirements or check with your supervisor.
Learn at Lunch and Noontime Education Series
OHRPP offers two types of hour-long training sessions for UCLA research staff and faculty: Learn at Lunch and Noontime Education Series. Please subscribe to investigators-l-subscribe@lists.ucla.edu for announcements for upcoming sessions.
WebIRB Training
The OHRPP offers hands-on webIRB training. You will learn and practice common tasks related to submitting and managing studies in the webIRB system.
Privacy and Confidentiality Education and Training
HIPAA information can be found on ResearchGo. Please contact the Privacy Office at 310-206-3874 with questions about privacy issues and the Office of Compliance Services with questions about HIPAA training.
Additional Training Resources
Customized OHRPP classes and presentations are available on a range of topics to fit your needs. To schedule a training or presentation:
- Call or e-mail the Director or Associate Director to discuss your needs.
- Use the Human Research Training Request Form to request a presentation tailored to your needs.
- Schedule individual appointments. See OHRPP Staff Consults for details.
- For general IRB education, requests and assistance, please send an e-mail inquiry to: OHRPPEQI@research.ucla.edu
NIH Human Subjects Updates
The UCLA Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) Grants Submission Unit (GSU) has put together a number of tools and resources to clarify the new requirements for NIH applications regarding human subjects and clinical trial policies—and subsequent changes to the SF424 (Forms Version E or FORMS-E)—for applications on or after January 25, 2018. The resources are meant to help guide you through the requirements, based on the type of studies you are proposing within your application.
Partner Contacts - Human Subjects
Cedars-Sinai – click here to go to the Cedars-Sinai Webridge IRB system. For more information, contact:
Office of Research Compliance and Quality Improvement
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
8383 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 742
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Phone: (310) 423-3783
Email: irb@cshs.org
Charles R. Drew University – Click here for more information on the IRB for Charles R. Drew University. If you have any questions regarding the IRB functions and review process, contact:
Office for the Protection of Human Subjects
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
1731 East 120th Street, Building F
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Phone: (323) 563-5990
Email: irb@cdrewu.edu
Junko Nishitani, CDU IRB Director
junkonishitani@cdrewu.edu
(323) 563-5990
Lundquist/Harbor-UCLA – Click here to go to the iRIS IRB System. You will need to log-in. For more information, contact:
Office of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs
Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute
at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
1124 West Carson St
Torrance, CA 90502
Phone: (310) 222-3624
View Lundquist/Harbor-UCLA's workflow
UCLA – The online Institutional Review Board application system, webIRB, is available to all UCLA Investigators and Study Staff. For questions or assistance, contact:
The OHRPP Office
Office of the Human Research Protection Program (OHRPP)
10889 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 830
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1406
Campus Mail Code: 140648
Email: North & South General Institutional Review Boards (GC-IRB)
Email: The Medical Institutional Review Boards 1,2, & 3 (M-IRB)
Training sessions are being held on the South campus and in the Kinross Building. Click here to schedule a training session.
To subscribe to the webIRB listserv: Send an e-mail to: webIRB-subscribe@lists.ucla.edu. The subject line and body of the e-mail can be blank
webIRB / OHRPP Submissions
webIRB is UCLA's internet-based software application for the submission and review of research projects involving human subjects. All levels of review use the same webIRB application, which is designed to branch in response to information provided about the study procedures. The system requires a webIRB account that uses the single sign-on UCLA Logon ID credentials. webIRB functions as a document repository, providing study personnel with easy access to study documents like approved consent forms.
webIRB training is conducted in a computer classroom. The Introduction to webIRB course combines hands-on training in the system using a “sandbox environment” that gives researchers an opportunity to create a new practice study as well as a presentation that describes common functions of the system. Please access the webIRB training page for the schedule of upcoming classes.
Tips on navigating the webIRB system:
- All users must have a webIRB account to log into webIRB. Please visit the “How to get a webIRB account” page for instructions.
- Where to go for webIRB training
- How to Create a New Study in webIRB
- Introduction to webIRB
- webIRB FAQs
Quick guides are available by clicking on the Quick Reference Guides & Training Materials link on the left-hand side of the webIRB homepage. For general questions about webIRB, contact the OHRPP's main phone numbers (310-825-5344 for the Medical IRB or 310-825-7122 for the General Campus IRB) or email webIRBHelp@research.ucla.edu and describe the nature of your question.
Before your study begins, you must have IRB approval. Below are the CTSI partner site IRB submission tools:
IRB Contacts for Partner Sites
Cedars-Sinai – click here to go to the Cedars-Sinai Webridge IRB system. For more information, contact:
Office of Research Compliance and Quality Improvement
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
8383 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 742
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Phone: (310) 423-3783
Email: irb@cshs.org
Charles R. Drew University – Click here for more information on the IRB for Charles R. Drew University. If you have any questions regarding the IRB functions and review process, contact:
Office for the Protection of Human Subjects
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
1731 East 120th Street, Building F
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Phone: (323) 563-5990
Email: irb@cdrewu.edu
Junko Nishitani, CDU IRB Director
junkonishitani@cdrewu.edu
(323) 563-5990
Lundquist/Harbor-UCLA – Click here to go to the iRIS IRB System. You will need to log-in. For more information, contact:
Office of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs
Lundquist/Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
1124 West Carson St
Torrance, CA 90502
Phone: (310) 222-3624
View Lundquist/Harbor-UCLA workflow
UCLA – The online Institutional Review Board application system, webIRB, is available to all UCLA Investigators and Study Staff. For questions or assistance, contact:
Office of the Human Research Protection Program (OHRPP)
10889 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 830
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1406
Campus Mail Code: 140648
Email: North & South General Institutional Review Boards (GC-IRB)
Email: The Medical Institutional Review Boards 1,2, & 3 (M-IRB)
Training sessions are being held on the South campus and in the Kinross Building. Click here to schedule a training session.
To subscribe to the webIRB listserv: Send an e-mail to: webIRB-subscribe@lists.ucla.edu.
The subject line and body of the e-mail can be blank