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About: Testimonials

"We...viewed accreditation as values-driven, not rule-driven. We wanted to make sure ethics would be at the center of any accreditation standards."

Joan Rachlin, JD, MPH

Former Executive Director

Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R)

"AAHRPP is a leader in how we think about human research protections.  "

Martha Jones, MA, CIP

Vice President, Human Research Affairs

Mass General Brigham

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…In a time of pressure on funding, why would we spend money on AAHRPP accreditation? And I can tell you now from a sponsor perspective, when we see an institution, organization, CRO that's AAHRPP accredited, we breathe a sigh of relief…It gives us reassurance that human subjects are protected…when we see that badge of approval, it gives us immense confidence that institutions are doing the right things... 

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Andy Lee

Former SVP and Head of Global Clinical Trial Operations

Merck Research Labs

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AAHRPP Accreditation…acts as a call to action for all institutions to look at how they’re doing and try to do things better.

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Elisa Hurley, PhD

Former Executive Director

Public Responsibiliy in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R)

"This achievement (AAHRPP Accreditation) represents a significant milestone for our Human Research Protection Program and reflects the rigor, professionalism, and collaborative spirit demonstrated by the AAHRPP team during every stage of the review. Your constructive feedback, thoughtful recommendations, and continued guidance were instrumental in strengthening our governance, policies, and operational practices, ultimately enhancing the protection of research participants and the quality of our research enterprise."

Prof. Reem Abdullah Al Khalifah

Head, Clinical Trials Section

King Saud University Medical City (KSUMC)- King Saud University (KSU)

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We were…elevating human research protections from simply an IRB activity to a comprehensive program within the organization. It was a completely different way of thinking.

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Marjorie A. Speers, PhD

Former President and CEO

AAHRPP