Expanding HRP’s Leadership in AI Research Oversight
HRP Consulting Group is pleased to announce that Tamiko Eto has joined the firm, bringing over two decades of leadership experience in human subjects research protections at world-class institutions.
Ms. Eto is widely recognized as a thought leader in the interpretation and development of policies governing AI-enabled research, bridging the gap between rapidly evolving technologies and established regulatory frameworks. Her work focuses on building institutional capacity for AI oversight through rigorous yet pragmatic approaches that enable research innovation while safeguarding the rights and welfare of research participants.
Advancing Responsible Artificial Intelligence in Human Subjects Research
Throughout her career, Ms. Eto has played a pivotal role in advancing responsible AI use in research oversight. She led the creation of the world’s first agentic AI IRB protocol submission and review platforms, setting a new standard for how institutions operationalize AI governance within IRB and compliance processes.
She has also co-developed numerous CITI Program and PRIM&R AI training programs, helping research administrators, IRB professionals, and compliance leaders worldwide build fluency in AI concepts and their ethical and regulatory implications.
National and Global Leadership in AI Ethics and Policy
In addition to her applied work, Ms. Eto actively shapes the future of AI ethics and policy through key advisory and leadership roles. These include serving on the AI Ethics Advisory Board for the Institute of Experiential AI and as a Senior Teaching and Research Fellow with the Center for AI and Digital Policy (CAIDP), among other national and international engagements.
Her leadership reflects a forward-looking vision for research ethics—one that anticipates the challenges posed by emerging AI technologies while ensuring innovation remains grounded in integrity, transparency, and public trust.
Strengthening HRP’s Support for Institutions Navigating AI Innovation
At HRP, Ms. Eto will enhance the firm’s ability to support institutions navigating the ethical, regulatory, and operational challenges associated with AI-enabled research. Her expertise strengthens HRP’s capacity to deliver practical, strategic guidance that aligns innovation with compliance and participant protections.
HRP Consulting Group is delighted to welcome Tamiko Eto to the team.