Regulatory Compliance and Human Subjects Protection Branch (RCHSPB)

Mission Statement

RCHSPB's mission is to facilitate the clinical research enterprise by providing protocol development and regulatory, clinical trials management and safety oversight for the NIAID intramural and Division of Clinical Research (DCR) programs.

RCHSPB originated in June 2001. Branch staff consists of a Branch Chief, Clinical Research Oversight Managers, and administrative support personnel. A contract with SAIC-Frederick, Inc., provides staffing for key areas of the support that the branch provides. Each Oversight Manager is responsible for an area of research support and oversees the contract staff’s work.

Offices and Groups

• The Clinical Safety Office
• The Clinical Trials Management Group
• NIAID Internal Review Board Office
• NIAID Regulatory Review for Intramural Protocol and Informed Consent or Assent Documents
• Regulatory Group
• Training

Contact Information

• RCHSPB Staff