KERR RICHARD A

Kerr Richard A provides specialized scientific and technical consulting services focused on regulatory compliance and research support within the life sciences sector. The contractor delivers expert advisory services to institutional animal care and use committees (IACUCs), ensuring adherence to Public Health Service (PHS) Animal Welfare Policy and federal research ethics standards. Their work centers on independent oversight, protocol review support, and compliance governance for federally funded biomedical research programs, with a clear emphasis on non-affiliated third-party review mechanisms. Technical expertise includes institutional biosafety protocols, federal regulatory frameworks for animal research, and operational support for ethical review boards, distinguishing them as a niche provider in research integrity and compliance infrastructure. The contractor maintains a consistent relationship with the Department of Health and Human Services, particularly through the National Institutes of Health and its National Institute of Mental Health. Their engagements involve direct support to NIH’s research oversight functions, facilitating compliant IACUC operations and reinforcing institutional accountability in federally funded life sciences research. This sustained partnership reflects a trusted role in enabling ethical research environments under HHS regulatory authority. Primary work aligns with NAICS 541690 (other scientific and technical consulting services) and 541715 (research and development in life sciences), positioning the contractor at the intersection of regulatory compliance and biomedical research governance. They serve as a critical enabler for institutions navigating federal research requirements, specializing in non-affiliated oversight and protocol compliance rather than laboratory-based R&D. As a sole proprietorship (entity structure 2J) based in Bethesda, Maryland, Kerr Richard A operates as an independent consultant with no formal government certifications. Their geographic proximity to federal research hubs enhances accessibility to NIH and HHS stakeholders, reinforcing their role as a responsive, localized expert in research compliance infrastructure.