Division of Research

Brown Innovation and Research Collaborative for Health (BIRCH)

Brown Innovation and Research Collaborative for Health (BIRCH)

The Brown HRPP, as part of the BIRCH initiative, will serve as the centralized oversight body for human subjects and animal research conducted not only within the university, but across two affiliated health systems: Care New England and Brown University Health. This integrated approach ensures consistent application of ethical standards, regulatory compliance, and institutional policies across all research sites.

Human Subjects Research

The Brown Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) is designed to protect the rights, safety, and well-being of people who take part in Human Subjects Research.

Animal Research

Highly regulated by federal and local law and policy, Brown considers the use of animals in research a privilege and is committed to the highest standards of care and welfare.

Brown University, Brown University Health, and Care New England continue to work toward a shared infrastructure to support our collective life sciences portfolio. Learn more about the BIRCH initiative.