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New information on OHSRP website

The OHSRP website has been updated with several new resources and tools to support your work. We regularly update our website—please bookmark the hom…
- March 24, 2026
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PROTECT/IT Help Desk transitioning to ServiceNow

Beginning March 13, 2026, OHSRP will move to a new PROTECT/IT Help Desk system.
- March 12, 2026
- PROTECT
New Requirement for CR supplement form and study closure memo

Starting on April 1, 2026, the NIH IRB will require a supplement form to be completed and attached to the continuing review (CR) form in PROTECT. Thi…
- February 24, 2026
- PROTECT

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