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Who We Are
Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1974 that works to ensure the highest ethical standards in research by providing education, membership, and other professional resources to the research and research oversight community, including those who work with human subjects protections programs (HRPPs), institutional review boards (IRBs), animal care and use programs, and institutional animal care and use committees (IACUCs).
PRIM&R fosters a deep understanding of the ethical principles governing research; practical strategies for implementing regulations that protect human research subjects and ensure the welfare of research animals through conferences, certification, and educational programs. PRIM&R offers many opportunities to network with peers across the research enterprise.
PRIM&R provides two credential programs, the Certified IRB Professional (CIP®) and Certified Professional in IACUC Administration (CPIA®) credentials, to formalize and document the expertise necessary for effective and appropriate research ethics support.
Engaging in public policy, PRIM&R offers an expert opinion to the rule-making and advisory bodies governing the research enterprise.
PRIM&R provides two credential programs, the Certified IRB Professional (CIP®) and Certified Professional in IACUC Administration (CPIA®) credentials, to formalize and document the expertise necessary for effective and appropriate research ethics support.
Engaging in public policy, PRIM&R offers an expert opinion to the rule-making and advisory bodies governing the research enterprise.
PRIM&R’s Community
- HRPP/IRB directors, administrators, chairs, and members
- IACUC/ACU directors, administrators, chairs, and members
- IBC directors, administrators, chairs, and members
- Compliance personnel
- QA/QI personnel
- Institutional research leadership
- Federal and state representatives
- Pharma/biotech industry personnel
- Researchers and research staff
- Clinical research professionals
- Legal counsel
- Public relations professionals
- Research subject and patient advocates
- Ethicists
- Public and private institutions
- Federal and state government
- Academia
- Industry/pharma
Who We Reach
Membership
3,500 Members 1,000 Institutions 40 Countries
50 Years in Research Ethics
1,706 CIP Certified Members
484 CPIA Certified Members
Latest Press Releases
PRIM&R Releases Podcast to Explore Scientific Research With Public
September 12, 2024
BOSTON – Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R) announced the release of its podcast, “Research Ethics Reimagined,” designed to help further the public’s understanding of scientific research.
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PRIM&R Presents at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Event to Recognize 50th Anniversary of the National Research Act
July 18, 2024 BOSTON – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) invited Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R) to provide a historical overview of the nonprofit, which was founded 50 years ago, as the federal government enacted the National Research Act in 1974. The new law required the development of guidelines to oversee and regulate human research.
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PRIM&R Announces New Board Members for 2024
February 21, 2024
BOSTON – Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R) today announced the addition of four new board members for PRIM&R. The combination of board members will provide a broad base of experience to help PRIM&R continue to build trust in scientific research and further advance PRIM&R’s mission of advancing the highest ethical standards in the conduct of research.
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PRIM&R Begins Annual Conference With Emphasis on Building Public Trust in Science
December 4, 2023
PRIM&R's supportive membership community provides resources and connections with colleagues from more than 1,000 institutions in more than 40 countries. PRIM&R members connect through continuing education opportunities, mentoring programs, regional connections, online forums, and virtual roundtables.
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PRIM&R Announces PRIM&R Service Award
November 2, 2023
BOSTON – Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R) today announced Mark Barnes, JD, LLM, as the winner of the 2023 PRIM&R Service Award for being an inspiring and influential leader in the research field.
During his 40-year career, Mr. Barnes has been an unparalleled leader in the areas of research misconduct, human and animal research oversight, health care law, conflict of interest, international research, and data privacy.
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Please contact:
PRIM&R's Public Engagment Manager, Daniel McLean.