Patient Advocacy
Hennepin Healthcare and the Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute (HHRI) are committed to protecting research participants and the community by conducting scientifically and ethically sound research and ensuring individuals’ safety, rights and welfare are safeguarded.
We maintain the highest ethical standards and quality in our research. Our programs are compliant with strict federal regulations and are subject to oversight by governing bodies charged with protecting all people involved in clinical research.
Additionally, HHRI has undergone a rigorous process to earn accreditation by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP). Earning AAHRPP accreditation confirms our commitment to protecting research volunteers.
AAHRPP Accreditation
Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute has undergone a rigorous process to earn accreditation from the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP), a leading, independent organization that accredits institutions that conduct medical research trials involving people. AAHRPP accreditation indicates Hennepin Healthcare's commitment to maintaining the highest level of ethical standards and practices in our medical research programs.
Research Community Resources
Learn more about how Hennepin Healthcare has been working with independent community boards to bring more transparency to how and why we conduct medical studies and how we serve the community.