Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP), United States Department of Health and Human Services

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Join OHRP at this live virtual event on September 9th and 10th! Registration is now open!

Don't forget! This Friday, July 12th at 12:00 PM ET, OHRP will be airing a live virtual event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the National Research Act. Join us to hear from many distinguished guests, including, but not limited to, Ivy Tillman, EdD, CCRC, CIP, Basaime Spate, Ivor Pritchard, Misha Angrist, Rey Calabrese, Karina Walters, Ella Greene-Moton, Jodi Halpern MD, PhD, Lee McIntyre, Aaron F. Mertz, Ph.D., and others! More info and the livestream link can be found here - https://lnkd.in/gAeahDKx

Register now for a virtual OHRP Research Community Forum on September 9th & 10th, 2024 Collaboration, Community, and Connection: Partnering to Advance Research With a focus on Technology, AI, and Research Accessibility 10:00am to 4:00pm EDT Hosted by University of Pittsburgh CTSI, Penn State CTSI, and Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics (ITMAT) at the University of Pennsylvania and the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) . For agenda and registration click the Eventbrite link - https://lnkd.in/g5HVPbMX *Continuing education credits will be offered. Hosts are applying for CIP credits.

Have you saved the date on your calendar? Join OHRP on Friday, July 12th, from 12- 2:30 PM ET for a virtual event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the National Research Act. You can find information about the speakers here - https://lnkd.in/gAeahDKx

The Evolving Landscape of Human Research with AI, Putting Ethics to Practice, OHRP Exploratory Workshop - Thursday, September 19! AI is undoubtedly the hottest topic of the year! Join to hear invited experts explore some of the challenges in ethics, oversight, and governance in human research involving AI. Review the agenda and list of diverse and distinguished speakers lined up for this year’s event on this page - https://lnkd.in/gbDpGmAz Free of charge. No registration required.

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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. Here are a few highlights: Ivor A. Pritchard will provide a brief overview of how the initial regulations for human research protections came about and how OHRP was established. Dr. Pritchard will return to deliver this presentation after retiring from his position as Senior Advisor to the Director at OHRP in mid-June. Ella Greene-Morton, President of the American Public Health Association, will talk about the work of a community ethics research review board that was formed following the Flint water crisis in Michigan and that she has supported since its beginning. A distinguished panel including Jodi Halpern, Misha Angrist, Lee McIntyre, and Aaron F. Mertz, will discuss the challenges with preserving public trust in research and the changing notion of human research protection amidst rapid scientific and technological advances. We are at another significant moment in human research. Do not miss this opportunity for reflection. Save the date on your calendar – No registration required! https://lnkd.in/gAeahDKx

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Announcing the retirement of Dr. Ivor Pritchard, Senior Advisor to the Director of the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) It is with both admiration and sadness that we announce the retirement of Dr. Ivor Pritchard, Senior Advisor to the Director, former Acting Director, and a cornerstone of our team at the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP). Over the course of his distinguished career spanning over 40 years, Dr. Pritchard has been instrumental in shaping the landscape of human research protections, leaving an indelible mark on our organization and the broader research community. Dr. Pritchard's journey with OHRP began in 2004, following his departure from the Institute for Education Sciences at the U.S. Department of Education. In joining OHRP, Dr. Pritchard brought with him a wealth of experience and expertise in research ethics and federal policy, moral and civic education research and practice, and education policy.  As Senior Advisor to the Director of OHRP, Dr. Pritchard spearheaded numerous initiatives aimed at protecting the rights, welfare, and well-being of subjects involved in research conducted or supported by HHS, as well as for upholding the highest ethical standards for our field. This has included support in the effort to revise the Common Rule, as well as issue guidance and clarifications, provide direction in the development of educational products and programs, and maintain regulatory compliance. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Dr. Pritchard's genuine humility, compassion, humor, and musical talent have endeared him to all who have had the privilege of working alongside him, as well as to the regulated community at large. Whether in providing mentorship to junior staff, engaging with stakeholders and the public, or advocating for the ethical principles that underpin our work, he has consistently embodied the highest ideals of public service. As Dr. Pritchard embarks on this well-deserved journey into retirement, we extend our deepest gratitude for his immeasurable contributions to OHRP and the field of human research protections. While we will miss his presence dearly, we take solace in knowing that his legacy will endure as a beacon of integrity, professionalism, and ethical leadership. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Ivor Pritchard on his retirement and in expressing our heartfelt appreciation for his decades of service to OHRP and the advancement of ethical research with human subjects.