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Food and Drug Administration
A U.S. government agency within the DHHS, the FDA enforces laws on the manufacturing, testing and use of drugs and medical devices.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
A U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) entity within the DHHS, the NIH serves as the federal government's primary agency for advancing knowledge in biomedical and behavioral sciences in order to understand and treat human diseases.
Department of Health and Human Services
A U.S. government agency, the DHHS was established to protect the health of the U.S. population. Its mission specifically includes the protection of all humans participating in clinical research.
Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP)
A U.S. government agency within the DHHS, the OHRP helps ensure the protection of humans participating in clinical research.
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