Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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OHRP
The office within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) that protects the rights, welfare, and well-being of people involved in clinical trials. It also makes sure that the research follows the law 45 CFR 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). Also called Office for Human Research Protections.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.