Quality Human Research Protection Programs: Protecting Vulnerable Participants

Milwaukee partner Robyn Shapiro spoke at the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs, Inc. (AAHRPP) 2012 Conference in Denver on Thursday, April 19.

AAHRPP promotes high-quality research through an accreditation process that helps organizations worldwide strengthen their human research protection programs. It is an independent, non-profit accrediting body that uses a voluntary, peer-driven, educational model to ensure that human research protection programs meet rigorous standards for quality and protection.

The focus of the conference was “Quality Human Research Protection Programs: Protecting Vulnerable Participants.”

Robyn gave a presentation titled, “Research Involving Participants with Diminished or No Capacity to Consent.”

She also participated in a panel discussion on “Defining Vulnerable Participants.”