April Newsletter

Join OHRP on Friday, July 12, 2024, for the 50th anniversary of the National Research Act Commemoration Event

On Friday, July 12th, from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EDT, OHRP will be hosting a virtual event to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the National Research Act. This OHRP commemorative event will reflect on the passage of the National Research Act and the work of the National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research, showcase the diverse role research participants play in contemporary research, and consider what future scientific advances may mean for research participants and public trust in research.

No registration required.

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OHRP @ NCURA

Click here to access OHRP’s most recent articles published in the e-magazine of the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA)! These articles are written by OHRP staff members in the interest of helping the research community with their work.

• Why Should IRBs Report Protocol Data Accurately in the IRB Registry?
• Are You Maximizing Your Institution’s Community Engagement Efforts?

Save These Dates!

1. Virtual OHRP Research Community Forum on September 9th and 10th, 2024 co-hosted with the University of Pittsburgh, Penn State University, and the University of Pennsylvania. Details coming soon!
2. OHRP’s annual Exploratory Workshop, September 19th, 2024.

Check out our new Common Rule Departments and Agencies page!

The Common Rule applies to human subjects research conducted and supported by the Common Rule departments and agencies, not just HHS. OHRP has revised its page for the Common Rule Departments and Agencies to include appropriate contact information and associated agency’s policies on human research protections for the convenience of the research community.

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