The mission of Temple University's Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) is to protect the rights, dignity, and welfare of human subjects who participate in the research programs of the Temple System.
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Specifically, the HRPP has authority over all human subjects research conducted using any property or facility of Temple and under the direction of any employee, student, or agent of Temple. This authority extends to Temple University Hospital System employees, who must submit human subjects research to HRPP.
The HRPP supports Temple's dedication to excellence in research by promoting the ethical principles of respect for persons, beneficence, and justice as discussed in The Belmont Report. Investigators have ethical and Institutional responsibilities in conducting human subjects research.
HRPP Plan and Human Research Determination Worksheet
For more information, please refer to the Human Research Protection Program Plan and the Human Research Determination Worksheet. For example, the Human Research Protection Program Plan provides the FDA definition of research and the DHHS and FDA definitions of human subjects. The Human Research Determination worksheet can guide you through the analysis of whether an activity is human subjects research.
Please note, to view HRP-421 WORKSHEET - Human Research, you need to download the file and open it in Adobe Acrobat Reader or above (do not open in browser). Adobe Acrobat Reader DC can be downloaded for free at the following website which can be found here.
Questions?
If you have questions about whether an activity is Human Research, submit a synopsis of the proposed activity to: [click-for-email]. The IRB will provide a written determination.