Research Support & Resources

HonorHealth Research Institute supports the planning, execution and oversight of clinical research across all phases and therapeutic areas. Learn about our research support and resources.

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Supporting Research and Innovation

At HonorHealth Research Institute, we are proud to support researchers in designing, planning and launching their studies, while protecting participants’ safety and well-being and upholding the highest ethical and legal standards.

Clinical Trials Research Program Management Office

HonorHealth Research Institute supports the planning, execution and oversight of clinical research across all phases and therapeutic areas. We work with investigators, departments and sponsors to ensure studies run efficiently, compliantly and to the highest standards.

We provide:

  • Program planning and strategic development
  • Portfolio management across multi-site and multi-study trials
  • Regulatory and compliance oversight
  • Budgeting, contracting and financial management
  • Site activation and study start-up coordination
  • Metrics tracking and reporting
  • Sponsor and CRO liaison support
  • Training and resource development for research teams

Investigator-Initiated Trials

Our end-to-end support makes it easier for researchers to design, launch and manage their own investigator-initiated trials. We tailor our services to meet the specific scientific, regulatory and operational needs of each study.

Support includes:

  • Protocol development and study design
  • Regulatory strategy and IRB submission
  • Budget development and contracting
  • Trial management and oversight
  • Data collection and reporting support
  • Coordination with sponsors and CROs where applicable
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Proposal Development Support

We offer comprehensive support for all stages of grant proposal preparation, customized to meet the specific needs of each research team and funding opportunity. Our experience spans both individual and collaborative proposals submitted to federal agencies (NIH, DoD, NSF, AHRQ, etc.) as well as large-scale submissions to foundations (e.g., AHA, PCORI).
 
Our services include:

  • Pre-proposal strategy
  • Development of scientific and non-scientific content
  • Administrative guidance
  • Full proposal management

Guidance & Compliance Requirements

Commitment to Ethical and Research Compliance

HonorHealth Research Institute ensures the safety, rights and well-being of research participants through its Human Subjects Research Protection Program (HSRPP), which adheres to federal regulations and ethical standards.

For details on compliance and policies, contact [email protected].
 
The institute’s business office partners with the compliance team to ensure adherence to billing regulations, manage conflicts of interest and address financial law considerations, including Stark Law and the Anti-Kickback Statute.

For compliance inquiries, contact [email protected].  

For vendor billing or invoice questions, email [email protected].

HonorHealth IRB

The HonorHealth Institutional Review Board (IRB) oversees human participant research, including investigator-initiated and academic studies, ensuring ethical and regulatory compliance. The board holds a current Federalwide Assurance and includes diverse expertise.

We individually review requests to utilize an external IRB. HonorHealth often uses WCG and Advarra for external reviews.

For IRB inquiries, contact [email protected].

Research Participant Advocate

HonorHealth’s Research Participant Advocate helps ensure the rights and well-being of research participants remain top priority. Advocacy services are available to patients, staff and sponsors for consultation.

For more, contact  [email protected].

Future-Focused, Compliance-Driven

HonorHealth Research Institute is committed to leading research that is not only innovative but also responsible. We stay current with evolving regulations and FDA guidance. As research grows, we ensure compliance and integrity throughout the research process through ongoing education, policy updates and collaboration.

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