February 20, 2013

Human Research Protection and Understanding the Landscape of AAHRPP Accreditation

Human Research Protection and Understanding the Landscape of AAHRPP Accreditation

Protecting research subjects and ensuring quality of research remain top priorities for sponsors, IRBs and investigative sites. AAHRPP accreditation is one way that investigative sites and IRBs can demonstrate to sponsors and the public that they maintain high quality in conducting or reviewing research. AAHRPP accreditation is a transformative process that helps investigative sites and IRBs infuse quality measures and outcomes into all aspects of their operations.

In this webinar, Dr. Speers will describe the AAHRPP accreditation process, the value of accreditation and why sites and IRBs should seek accreditation, and demonstrate that research protection and quality are responsibilities of those at the highest level at the site.

Finally, Dr. Speers will discuss how AAHRPP accreditation is the right and smart thing to do to improve business while protecting subjects and producing high-quality data. A live Q&A with the audience will follow the presentation.

• Senior Researchers
• Investigators
• IRB Administrators

And individuals responsible for research performance and oversight at research sponsors, organizers, CROs and SMOs

Marjorie A. Speers, Ph.D., President and CEO, AAHRPP

Marjorie A. Speers, PhD, is the president and CEO of the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs, Inc., (AAHRPP), a position she has held since 2001 when AAHRPP was founded. A recognized expert in human research protection and accreditation both in the U.S. and abroad, she has provided consultation to clients domestically and internationally. Previously, she managed research programs, including IRBs, for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and was the project director for the oversight report prepared by the National Bioethics Advisory Commission. She can be reached at mspeers@aahrpp.org.