Human Research Protection Program

The Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) is comprised of several offices which provide oversight and assistance to researchers working with human participants.  The goal of the HRPP is to ensure that people participating in research studies are treated ethically, fairly, and are informed of any known risks posed by a study so that they can make a decision as to whether to participate.  In addition, the HRPP coordinates specialty reviews of certain procedures (such as those involving radiation) and ensures that resources are available to conduct studies and also that researchers have access to necessary training and information.

The HRPP is overseen by the Dean of the Medical School, the Senior Associate Dean of Research, the Assistant Dean of Research, and the Director, Human Research Protection Program and Institutional Review Board. 

The HRPP Components Include: 

  Clinical Trials Office  

  Environmental Health & Safety  

  Clinical Research Unit (GCRC)  

  Comprehensive Cancer Center  

  BioSafety Committee  

  Medical Radiation Safety Committee  

Additional Support is Provided by the:

Research Advisory Committee  

  Research Operations Committee