Research Safety & Approval
At Nemours, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards for the health and safety of every child who participates in research activities at our facilities. That's an unwavering commitment that goes back to our first clinical trial in 1987, and it remains our top priority today.
The听Nemours Office of Human Subjects Protection听and our network of听Institutional Review Boards听ensure compliance with three basic ethical principles underlying the acceptable conduct of research at Nemours:
Respect for Persons
Acknowledging the dignity and autonomy of individuals, and assuring special protection to children involved in research.
Beneficence
Protecting individuals by maximizing anticipated benefits and minimizing possible harm.
Justice
Treating subjects fairly and assuring that the benefits and burdens of research are equitably distributed.
Independent Accreditation
Nemours is proud to be fully accredited by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs.
Nemours Office of Human Subjects Protection
Robert Colnes, Director
robert.colnes@nemours.org
Suzanne Murphy,听Associate Director
suzanne.murphy@nemours.org
Monica Pyewell,听Administrative Assistant
monica.pyewell@nemours.org
Helpful Research Resources
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