HHS Human Research Committee Meets
The Advisory Committee on Human Research Protections for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will meet publicly on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday, October 10, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The meeting will occur at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue SW., Room 705A, Washington, D.C.

The meeting will open Tuesday, October 9, with remarks from SACHRP Chair Dr. Barbara Bierer and OHRP Director Dr. Jerry Menikoff, followed by a report from the Subpart A Subcommittee (SAS). SAS will discuss their recent work, including considerations for revisions to the expedited review list, principal investigator responsibilities, and informed consent waiver criteria. SAS is charged with developing recommendations for consideration by SACHRP regarding the application of subpart A of 45 CFR part 46 in the current research environment.