What is HCC?
Harvard Cancer Consortium (HCC) is an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center that unites the cancer research efforts of five Boston academic medical institutions—Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston Children’s Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Massachusetts General Hospital—and two Harvard Schools—the Harvard Medical School and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Am I a part of HCC?
- Does your work involve research activities including, but not limited to the design, coordination, conduct, oversight or research administration of cancer-relevant research?
- Are you employed at one of the member institutions listed above (BCH, BIDMC, BWH, DFCI, HMS, HSPH, MGH)?
If you answered yes to both questions, then you are a part of HCC!
Do I need to submit my research to HCC?
All studies conducted under HCC must be submitted for centralized review and reporting. (This applies to all studies, whether reviewed by the DFCI IRB or an external single IRB)
Unsure whether your research project must be submitted to HCC? Review the following for guidance:
- HCC Protocol Review Requirements (guidance document)
- What types of Research Require Submission to HCC and Why? (8 minute e-learning)
I am required to submit my research to HCC - what does that mean?
Applicable research projects are subject to HCC policies and must comply with HCC requirements, including the following:
- You must submit your new project through the iRIS system to facilitate HCC review and approval
- Visit the New Protocol Submissions page for guidance on how to submit a new project
- Visit the New Protocol Submissions page for guidance on how to submit a new project
- Anyone working on HCC research must comply with specific training requirements
- View the HCC Education and Training page for additional guidance on completing required training
Note - There may be additional institution-specific requirements and processes that also apply. Contact your institutional clinical trials office for guidance.