UAMS has updated its Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) Plan, and the revised version is now posted on the IRB’s website.
The HRPP plan describes the various institutional components that play a role in the ethical conduct of human subject research at UAMS. The most notable change to this iteration of the plan is the addition of a new “HRPP Evaluation and Quality Improvement” section, beginning at the bottom of page 12. This language describes the measures the institution will take to assess how well the HRPP is functioning, and to determine if any changes are warranted. We encourage you to read the latest HRPP plan version, to get an idea of UAMS’ commitment to protecting human research subjects’ rights, safety, and welfare.