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VA Research - Overview

Madison VA Purview

Human subjects research falls under the purview of the Madison VA Hospital and requires review and approval by the Madison VA Research & Development Committee (VA R&D) before the research can begin if any of the following conditions apply to the study:

• There are key personnel engaged in human subjects research for this project or study under their Madison VA (Wm. S. Middleton VA Hospital) appointment.
• The study or project enrolls, uses specimens obtained from, or involves the use of medical records of Madison VA (Wm. S. Middleton VA Hospital) patients.
• The study or project uses Madison VA (Wm. S. Middleton VA Hospital) facilities (i.e., space that is not rented by the University).
• The project or study is supported by VA funds.

Contact Information for Madison VA Hospital

• Research and Development Committee: 608-280-7007
• Research Service: 608-280-7007
• Research Compliance Officer: 608-256-1901, extension 17805
• HIPAA Privacy Officer: 608-256-1901, extension 11699
• Information Security Officer: 608-256-1901, extension 17282

VA Research - Policy and Guidance
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