Human Subjects Research

Mission

The mission of the Brooke Army Medical Center Human Research Protections Office (BAMC HRPO) is to assure that all activities related to human subject research are guided by ethical principles and comply with all applicable regulations through implementation of the BAMC Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) and administration of the Regional Health Command-Central (RHC-C) Institutional Research Board (IRB).

Inquiries regarding the submission, review, and approval of research at BAMC can be made to HRPO by calling (210) 916-2598 or (210) 916-2000.

BAMC Residents, fellows, and Staff may access additional information through the BAMC and RHC-C intranet sites (Secure access)

Helpful Links

• Protection Of Human Subjects - 32 C.F.R. 219
• Vulnerable Populations, Subpart B, C & D - 45 C.F.R. 46
• OHRP - Policy & Guidance
• Department of Defense Instruction - DODI 3216.02
• HIPAA - short overview of HIPAA in research
• CITI - human subject research ethics training