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Tiny HHS office tasked with protecting research participants’ safety is running on fumes

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  • Megan Molteni

  • June 5, 2026

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    In 2021, the Office of Human Research Protections investigated a suicide linked to a study at the New York State Psychiatric Institute.

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    The investigation revealed widespread issues with the ethics board's review processes at the New York State Psychiatric Institute.

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    OHRP imposed a hold on HHS-funded research at NYSPI, leading to the suspension of NIH grants for human subject research.

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    OHRP has faced significant staffing losses, with more than half of its employees leaving since February 2025.

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    Currently, OHRP operates with only 10 employees, far below the recommended 42 needed to fulfill its oversight responsibilities.

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Tiny HHS office tasked with protecting research participants’ safety is running on fumes

  • by Megan Molteni

  • June 5, 2026

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