PHRP Perspectives

In this episode of PHRP Perspectives , Joe Smith talks with Andrea Dragan, Director of Quality Assurance and Evaluation at Rutgers University, about the evolving role of quality assurance in human research. They discuss how Human Research Protection Programs can balance compliance and innovation, build stronger partnerships with investigators, and use education and transparency to support ethical...

Join PHRP Perspectives as we explore the increasingly important world of reliance agreements in human subjects research. In this episode, Joe Smith and Vidhi Rami from the University of Maryland walk us through how these agreements reduce administrative burden, streamline IRB reviews, and ensure regulatory compliance in multi-site studies. In this episode of PHRP Perspectives , Advisory Board memb...

If you’ve ever struggled with deciding whether your project qualifies as human subjects research, you’re not alone. Compliance veterans Kim Dicciani (PHRP Online Training Board Member) and Christine Wallace break down the definitions, edge cases, and institutional policies that shape IRB determinations—and share practical guidance every researcher can use.    Show Notes:  Kim Dicciani and Christin...

What role do IRBs play when investigational drugs are used for treatment? PHRP Advisory Board Member and longtime FDA and HHS leader Richard Klein and Lisa Kearns, Senior Research Associate in the division of Medical Ethics at NYU's Grossman School of Medicine, provide clarity on the ethical and regulatory frameworks behind expanded access, Right to Try laws, and the pivotal function of infor...

How can IRBs and research investigators improve outreach within their institutions and with the broader community? Joe Smith, PHRP Advisory Board Member and Director of the Human Research Protection Program at University of Maryland College Park and Samantha Martocci, IRB Specialist in Education and Improvement with the University of Maryland, discuss how to better connect, communicate, and collab...

New Podcast Launch: PHRP Perspectives:   Ethics, Research & Compliance We're excited to introduce PHRP Perspectives — your new go-to podcast for ethics, compliance, and best practices in human subjects research. Featuring leading voices in the field, our first season dives into: - Informed consent and expanded access - Community outreach and IRB reliance agreements - Human subject researc...