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In the United States, regulations protecting Human Subjects first became effective on May 30, 1974. Shortly after these regulations became effective, the National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral research was created. Out of this Commission came the basic foundation of ethical research, the Belmont Report. Since the Belmont Report was released, protecting human subjects has been an ever-changing environment. IRBs must serve as an independent third party, between the Sponsor and Researcher. The responsibility of the IRB is simply to PROTECT HUMAN SUBJECTS.
In 2006, Compass IRB was created to help be part of a segment in the clinical trial process to ensure Subjects are protected. Compass IRB was founded by Matt Baker, CIM CIP. Matt began his career in clinical research in 1998, when he founded an SMO running ophthalmology research. Matt ran the SMO for five years and has been intimately involved in all aspects of clinical research at multiple clinical sites. In addition to time at the site level, Matt has served in many roles and positions at the IRB level. While in the IRB world, he received his (CIM) Certified IRB Manager and (CIP) Certified IRB Professional certifications.
Matt has a strong background in the federal regulations (FDA / ICH) governing clinical research and has a strong desire to improve the clinical trial process. Matt learned from his time working directly with human subjects, that there is only one priority in clinical research - THE SUBJECTS - and has since dedicated his career to improving the quality of clinical research to ensure subject protection.
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