Resources & help for writing a new research protocol
For starters, see the IRB-HSR "Learning Shots". In particular, see the topics under the heading "IRB for Health Sciences Research".
Other web sites with important resources and essential information for protocol authoring are IRB Online and the IRB-HSR websites.
For personal assistance: If you will be using the GCRC, your contact for assistance will be Helena Estes-Johnson (HVE5R@virginia.edu, 3-2723), otherwise, contact Margaret Ball (MNW2H@virginia.edu, 3-0639) in the IRB-HSR office for assistance.