May Newsletter

May 2023

Register now for OHRP’s upcoming free virtual webinar Promoting Research Representation and Engagement – Opportunities Under the Common Rule, on May 24th at 12:00-1:00 PM EST

This webinar will review the Belmont Report principle of justice in human research ethics and discuss how the interpretation of justice has changed over time. The webinar will also explore what opportunities exist under the Common Rule to promote research representation and engagement in research and research participation.

Certificate of attendance will be available!

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Gather your colleagues to attend OHRP’s next Research Community Forum (RCF) to be held in beautiful Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Sep 26-27th

Join OHRP for our next RCF Making a Difference in Human Subjects Research: Empowering Participants, Engaging Communities, and Protecting Data. Sessions include case discussions reviewing research under the Common Rule and introducing how a participant-centered informed consent may look like. Other sessions will cover topics such as health inequities in research and how emerging AI technologies could impact future research with human participants.

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Save the Date for OHRP Exploratory Workshop (EW) Old Trips, New destinations: Exploring the Ethical and Practical Considerations of Psychedelics Research, on Thursday, Sep 14th!

This workshop will examine the ethical and practical implications of psychedelics research to promote inclusivity and protection of research participants. Sessions will cover the legal status of psychedelic drugs and the importance of implementing a solid ethical framework while evaluating these substances in human subjects research. Other sessions will cover research designs, informed consent, participants inclusivity, and how to enhance public trust in the use of psychedelics in mental health conditions.

Check out our website as we post more information about this exciting event!

NEW! OHRP video: An Overview of Compliance Oversight Assessments

Have you ever wondered what is involved in an OHRP compliance assessment? We’re pleased to announce the release of a new video which provides an overview of OHRP’s Compliance Assessments by describing the types of assessments OHRP conducts, how to prepare for them and what to expect throughout the assessment.

Click here to access the video!

Have you seen our Voices of Participants video series yet?

OHRP interviewed several research participants on their experiences with clinical trials participation as part of the About Research Participation (ARP) initiative. These resources were designed for the public to learn about participating in research and making informed decisions. Check out these videos and others on our ARP site!

• Meet Nancy, a mother sharing her experience about her daughter’s participation in research
• Meet Abhinav and Sharat, a father and son duo discussing their participation in clinical trials studying the effectiveness of vaccine