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About the MCW Human Research Protection Program

Vision Statement

The Vision of the MCW HRPP, combined with the efforts of senior leadership and faculty, is to help grow the MCWs research enterprise and its reputation to become known as one of the best research institutions in the Midwest, one that facilitates ethical research and provides the public and sponsors with high quality data.

Mission Statement

The Mission of the MCW HRPP through its review and post-approval oversight of human research, together with MCW faculty members and researchers, is to help facilitate ethical research and safeguard the health, welfare, and rights of research participants.

MCW HRPP Quarterly Median Turnaround Times for Greater than Minimal Risk New Submissions

Quarterly Median Turnaround Times for Greater than Minimal Risk New Submissions

New PRO Submissions by Fiscal Year

949

FY 2024

983

FY 2023

862

FY 2022

795

FY 2021
AAHRPP Seal Full Accreditation

An AAHRPP Accredited Institution Since 2011

The Medical College of Wisconsin joins an elite group of about 250 U.S. organizations and seven organizations from outside the United States in achieving full accreditation from the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs, Inc. (AAHRPP). In achieving full AAHRPP accreditation, MCW has demonstrated its commitment to rigorous standards that help protect research participants while ensuring that society continues to reap the benefits of research.

HRPP Contact Information

Call, email, or visit our offices in the MACC Fund Building, #MFRC 3040

Medical College of Wisconsin

IRB Office

MACC Fund Research Center #3040
8701 Watertown Plank Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226

 

(414) 955-8422

(414) 955-6575 (fax) 

General IRB Questions: 
IRBOffice@mcw.edu

Reliance Agreements & Deferral Requests: 
MCWIRBReliance@mcw.edu

Quality Improvement Office

(414) 955-8422
(414) 955-6575 (fax)

 

Post-Approval Monitoring Questions:
HRPP-QIOffice@mcw.edu

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