The Importance of Research
Welcome to the Office of Research Participant Advocacy!
Our mission is to advocate for research participants, ensuring they feel supported and informed. Whether you’re already volunteering in research or considering joining, we’re here to enhance your experience and provide you with the resources you need.
For Volunteers:
- Support and Guidance: We’re dedicated to helping you navigate your research journey with ease.
- Resources: We offer tools and information to make your participation smooth and rewarding.
- Find Research Opportunities: We assist you in discovering research opportunities that match your interests and eligibility.
For Researchers:
- Language Access Program: Facilitating research opportunities for non-English speaking participants.
- Recruitment and Consent Support: Offering consultations to optimize your recruitment strategies and consent processes.
- Training: Providing training on Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and effective collaboration with interpreters and translators.
At ORPA, we’re committed to making research a positive and inclusive experience for everyone involved. Let’s work together to advance research and make a difference!
News & Information
What is Health Literacy?
In order to make good decisions about your health and get the medical care that you
need, you need information that is easy to find and easy to understand. This is health
literacy.
Learn More
Learn More
Learn more about health literacy and:
- Searching for health information online.
- Your patient rights.
- How to talk with your doctor.
- Health disparities between different groups of people.
- Understand how to take your medicines correctly.
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