Virtua Health, NJ
Carlotta M. Rodriguez is the Director of the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) at Virtua Health. In this role, she oversees and manages the Institutional Review Board (IRB), Conflict of Interest (COI), Research Integrity Office (RIO), education, quality assurance, and monitoring of human research submissions.
Before joining Virtua Health, Carlotta worked at UMDNJ and Rutgers University, where she played a pivotal role in the merger of the HRPP/IRB programs following Rutgers with the former University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) integration. Her leadership facilitated the consolidation of IRB offices, the merger of nine boards into seven, and the successful submission and accreditation of Rutgers University's HRPP by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP).
Carlotta is also an active member of PRIM&R (Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research) and the New York Metropolitan Chapter of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP). Her current role as Chair of the Nominations Committee at ACRP is a testament to her commitment to the field. She has also shared her knowledge and insights on various topics, including informed consent, IRB review processes, audit, and compliance.
Monday, November 18, 2024
3:30 PM – 4:45 PM PT