Case Study: BC Diabetes achieves AAHRPP accreditation with Advarra

Demonstrating Commitment to the Ethical Protection of Research Subjects Through AAHRPP Accreditation

BC Diabetes, a private diabetes research and care centre in British Columbia, needed support to navigate the rigorous AAHRPP accreditation process—the gold standard for research ethics and participant protections. They engaged Advarra for AAHRPP accreditation support services, tapping a customized package of real-time guidance, personalized training, individual coaching, and review of policies, procedures, and the AAHRPP application.

Advarra’s team reviewed and remediated policies, coached staff, and vetted the application before submission, enabling BC Diabetes to earn AAHRPP accreditation—the first accredited organization in British Columbia. Measurable results included a 12‑month journey from Step 1 to full accreditation, a site visit with 0 major and 1 minor finding, and just 2 policy revisions, increasing BC Diabetes’s ability to attract high‑quality research opportunities and strengthen participant protections.

BC Diabetes

Tom Elliott