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Concerns Grow as HHS Office Faces Staffing Crisis in Protecting Research Participants

The Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) is reportedly facing a significant loss of ethics expertise, which could jeopardize the safety of research volunteers.

Editorial StaffJune 5, 20261 min read

The Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) is currently experiencing a troubling decline in its workforce, particularly among those with ethics expertise.

This unprecedented exodus raises serious concerns about the office's capacity to safeguard the well-being of research participants.

As the OHRP struggles to maintain its staffing levels, the implications for volunteer protection in research settings could be significant.