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VA Research Program Receives Top Accreditation

by Jennifer Hoops
August 24, 2011
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that its Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) has received accreditation by the nonprofit Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP).

The HRPP works to ensure ethical and scientific standards are used in research projects that focus on veterans and their health. The VA has more than 100 sites approved to conduct research, and the VA's Central Institutional Review Board, part of HRPP, is responsible for overseeing those projects, which include clinical trials and other human research.

'Highest level of protection' for veterans in VA research
Dr. Joel Kupersmith, VA's chief research and development officer, said, "The new accreditation gives veterans who take part in VA studies reassurance of the protections they are afforded. Veterans who volunteer for VA research can expect the highest level of protection."

For more information on the HRPP accreditation, refer to the press release "VA Program That Boosts Safeguards for Research Participants Wins Approval from Accrediting Body."

About the Author

Jennifer Hoops works as a project manager within the IT organization of a global manufacturing company. Her previous experience includes IT consulting and software sales. Prior to earning an MBA and becoming an IT professional, Jennifer earned a Bachelors degree in Economics and Music and spent several years as an independent music teacher.

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