The Human Studies Analyst provides guidance and support with initial and ongoing research projects involving veterans. Services include assistance with:

• Protocol Submission to the VA’s Research and Development Committee (R&D)
• Submission to the appropriate sub-committees and designated individuals for approval prior to submission to the R&D committee-
  • Emory Institutional Review Board (IRB)
  • VA Bio-safety Committee
  • VA Radiation Safety Committee
  • Research Pharmacist
  • VA Central IRB
• HIPAA Requirements and writing of separately required VA HIPAA Authorization and Revocation forms
• Informed Consent Form Requirements and writing of separately required VA consent documents
• Modifications/Amendments
• Continuing Reviews (Study Renewals)
• Project Queries
• Electronic Submission guidance to the Emory IRB (E-IRB)

The HSA holds an "Open House" where current and potential researchers are encouraged to stop by and ask questions about any aspect of the research process on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the Main Tower of the Atlanta VAMC, Room 11C 161B.