AAHRPP
Human Research Protection Program

Through accreditation, Wayne State University has demonstrated the highest ethical standards in protecting research participants, which will help to increase public trust in research. AAHRPP’s stringent standards helped us raise the quality of our human research protection program.

By carefully reviewing our program, we have a more efficient and effective research protection operation. Accreditation signals to sponsors and investigators the efficiency of our operation and the quality of the data produced. Sponsors and investigators now have readily available information about our ability to conduct research ethically and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Furthermore, accreditation means:

• Wayne State University is committed to the most comprehensive protections for research participants and the highest quality research.
• Wayne State University sought accreditation, because it is the right thing to do.
• Research participants receive more comprehensive protection from Wayne State University.
• Wayne State University applies the federal safeguards to all research that involves research participants.
• Wayne State University maintains efficient systems for monitoring participant safety (well-being).
• Wayne State University demonstrates the high quality of its human research protection program in meeting the rigorous accreditation standards and process.
• Wayne State University is a leader that puts participant safety (well-being) first and voluntarily embraces standards that are higher than required by law.
• Wayne State University has a stronger, more cohesive research programs committed to continuous improvement.
• Wayne State University goes beyond what is required by law to protect human participants and ensure integrity of research.