Shared Responsibility
PROTECTING RESEARCH VOLUNTEERS

Protecting Humans in Research is a Shared Responsibility


Responsible for the rules that protect volunteers in HHS funded research

Ensure that human research is conducted ethically and complies with appropriate rules and standards of protections

Agree to comply with the rules and educate research personnel about appropriate conduct toward research volunteers

Review and oversee research to ensure that research volunteers are adequately protected according to ethical standards and relevant rules

Carry out scientifically valid and ethical research. Often this includes providing information to help people make an informed decision about participating

Learn about the risks and benefits associated with a research study through the informed consent process, and make an informed decision about whether to participate

Content last reviewed on October 11, 2017