Policy & Regulation

Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP)
Supports, strengthens and provides leadership to the nation’s system for protecting volunteers in research that is conducted or supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
OHRP Policy and Guidance

National Vaccine Program Office (NVPO)
Ensure coordination and collaboration among federal agencies involved in vaccine and immunization activities.
NVPO Vaccine Policy

Office of Minority Health (OMH)
The federal focal point for addressing the health status and quality of life for racial and ethnic minority populations in the US.
OMH Laws, Initiatives and Policies

Office of Population Affairs (OPA)
Secretarial advisors on reproductive health topics.
OPA Legislation

Office of Research Integrity (ORI)
Promotes integrity in research programs of the Public Health Service, and responds to allegations of research misconduct.
ORI Policies and Regulations