Institution
National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research
ABP-I-0001
Overview
Federal commission established by the National Research Act of 1974 to study ethical issues in biomedical and behavioral research involving human subjects and to develop ethical principles, guidelines, and recommendations for their protection.
Historical Significance
A formative federal institution in the development of American research ethics. The Commission produced a series of reports and recommendations on human-subject research and developed the ethical framework expressed in the Belmont Report. Its work contributed to the development of the modern U.S. system of research oversight and human-subject protections.
Roles and contributions
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Consultant
Individual service dates not established
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Staff member
Individual service dates not established
Key facts
- ABP identifier
- ABP-I-0001
- Dates
- 1974–1978
- Location
- United States