Research Subject Advocate
Tom Lloyd, Ph.D.
Federal regulations and policies protect subjects in
clinical research protocols, ensuring that their safety is
given the highest priority. These regulations complement the
policies of academic institutions that host the GCRCS. Proper
performance of research consent and oversight procedures makes
demands on the time of already-busy clinician researchers. It
is to address these demands that the NCRR has created a
Research Subject Advocate (RSA) position within each GCRC. The
purpose of this position is to assure that all steps are taken
to maximize patient safety as detailed in the protocols
approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
RSA Responsibilities
- Since the intensity of clinical research and associated
risks vary widely among the GCRCs and satellites, the
level of effort and responsibilities of the RSA will also
vary.
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