HHS is the federal department that administers human-subjects protections. OHRP, FDA, NIH, and CDC are all part of HHS.
HHS-supported research must comply with 45 CFR 46 and any subpart-specific protections that apply.
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Glossary Term
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Governance
Also known as: HHS, Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The U.S. cabinet department under which OHRP and FDA operate; HHS issues the Common Rule at 45 CFR 46.
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