Transitions

October 1, 2008

As some of you may already know, in November, I will transition as Director of the Office of Extramural Research (OER) and NIH Deputy Director for Extramural Research (DDER) to the role of Special Advisor to the NIH Director. Much remains to be done, and we have a number of challenges ahead, but I am very proud of all that we have been able to accomplish in our five years together.

Jerry A. Menikoff, M.D., J.D, appointed as the director of the Office for Human Research Protections

October 1, 2008

Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Health Joxel García, M.D., M.B.A.,has announced the appointment of Jerry A. Menikoff, M.D., J.D. as the director of the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP), Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary. Prior to joining OHRP, Dr. Menikoff served as the director of … Continue reading “Jerry A. Menikoff, M.D., J.D, appointed as the director of the Office for Human Research Protections”

HHS Office of Human Research Protections Finalizes Documentation on Engagement of Human Subjects in Research

October 1, 2008

The HHS Office of Human Research Protections (OHRP) has posted on its Web site a finalized guidance document entitled, “Guidance on Engagement of Institutions in Human Subjects Research.”  The public comments submitted on the draft document were very helpful as this guidance document. The finalized guidance is on the OHRP Web site.  This new guidance … Continue reading “HHS Office of Human Research Protections Finalizes Documentation on Engagement of Human Subjects in Research”