AAHRPP Accreditation
The Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs works to strengthen protections for research participants.
The Sharp Center for Research
At Sharp, we are the forefront of medical research, dedicated to finding better treatments and improving patient outcomes.
Sharp HealthCare’s mission is to improve the health of those served with a commitment to excellence. Sharp’s goal is to offer quality care and services that set community standards, exceed patients' expectations, and are provided in a caring, convenient, cost-effective, and accessible manner.
The Sharp Center for Research offers clinical trials for patients in many areas of medicine. Finding new, improved treatments is the central goal of clinical trials, which are usually studies of investigational drugs, devices and procedures conducted with volunteers, also known as research participants.
Human Research Protection Program
The Sharp HealthCare Human Research Protection Program ensures ethical and regulatory compliance in research. Sharp is accredited by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRP), the only health system in San Diego County with this accreditation since 2016.
Learn more about Sharp's Human Research Protection Program.
Active clinical trials
Sharp partners with leading organizations to conduct clinical trials, aiming to find new and improved treatments. We are currently involved in over 130 active studies.
The Sharp Center for Research offers a variety of clinical trials across several medical specialties, but not limited to:
Frequently asked questions about clinical trials
Clinical trials at Sharp
Learn about groundbreaking research in oncology, neurocognitive studies and neonatal care.
Research Centers at Sharp
Institutional Review Board
Sharp HealthCare Institutional Review Board (IRB) is an independent oversight committee ensuring research involving human participants complies with Sharp policies and state and federal laws. They approve, require changes, or disapprove research projects.
The Institutional Review Board's mission is to promote a culture of safety and respect for research participants, acting as a "human participant advocate" to safeguard participants' rights and welfare. The committee consists of a team that include medical and community members, who review and oversee research studies.
Learn more about the Institutional Review Board.
Contact the Sharp Center for Research
Contact the Sharp Center for Research at researchcenter@sharp.com for questions about clinical research opportunities, submitting a study to the Institutional Review Board, or for guidance regarding Institutional Biosafety Committee Services.
Sharp Center for Research
7930 Frost St., Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92123
Institutional Biosafety Committee Services (IBCS)
WIRB®-Copernicus Group
1019 39th Avenue SE, Suite 120
Puyallup, WA 98374-2115
360-252-2850
wcgclinical.com
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