Office of research administration | veterans affairs

In 2007, the VALLHCS Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) successfully obtained accreditation by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs, Inc.

(AAHRPP). Consequently, the HRPP received a full 3 year accreditation. In addition, the animal component of the facility’s research program is fully accredited by the Association for

Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC). This section can feature information regarding the office of research administration, committee information,

training links, and so on. The Office of Research Administration provides administrative support for the facility’s research committees including the Institutional Animal Care and Use

Committee (IACUC), the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), the Institutional Review Board (IRB), and the Research and Development (R&D) Committee. These committees are tasked with

ensuring subject safety, regulatory compliance, and scientific rigor of all approved research projects and report directly to executive leadership at the VALLHCS. Additionally, the ORA staff

provides supportive assistance and guidance to senior investigators in the submission of competitive grants for VA and non-VA funding. The ORA also supports and promotes the career

development of young investigators by providing assistance in career development award packages.