School of Dental Medicine


  • HMS/HSDM Committee on Human Studies


    The Harvard Faculty of Medicine established the Committee on Human Studies (also referred to as the CHS or IRB) to review research projects and activities that involve human participants, and to oversee the implementation of all policies and procedures for human studies research.


  • HMS/HSDM Office for Postdoctoral Fellows


    The HMS/HSDM Office for Postdoctoral Fellows works to enhance the development and experience of the postdoctoral community by recognizing the valuable contributions of postdoctoral scholars, developing a firm foundation on which to build a comprehensive training and career development experience, encouraging individual responsibility, fostering mentoring and cultivating a sense of community.


  • HMS/HSDM Sponsored Programs Administration


    In support of the research mission of Harvard Medical School, SPA provides specified research support services to HMS departments, the Harvard School of Dental Medicine and NEPRC; compliance oversight of sponsored research activities related to these research support services; and expert advice to the faculty and departments related to these research support services.


  • HMS/HSDM/HSPH Ombuds Office


    At Harvard Medical School, Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Harvard School of Public Health, the Ombudsperson provides an impartial review to surface and fairly resolve problems that arise within the organizations, and to give generic upward feedback on systemic concerns to senior management.


  • HMS/HSDM/HSPH Standing Committee on Animals


    This Standing Committee on Animals oversees experimental protocols involving animals.


  • HSDM Office for Research


    The Office of Research is responsible for oversight of all research activities at HSDM.



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