Research Safety & Approval
At ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½, 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.
TheÌýÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Office of Human Subjects ProtectionÌýand our network ofÌýInstitutional Review BoardsÌýensure compliance with three basic ethical principles underlying the acceptable conduct of research at ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½:
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
ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ is proud to be fully accredited by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs.
ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Office of Human Subjects Protection
Robert Colnes, Director
robert.colnes@nemours.org
Suzanne Murphy,ÌýAssociate Director
suzanne.murphy@nemours.org
Monica Pyewell,ÌýAdministrative Assistant
monica.pyewell@nemours.org
Helpful Research Resources
Learn more about our research efforts.