Table 3 Organizational roles and responsibilities
Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
Principal Investigators | - Oversee all research-related activity and personnel - Publish results in a timely manner |
Data and Safety Monitoring Committee (DSMC) | -Review the study protocol for any major concerns prior to implementation -Regularly review and evaluate the accumulated study data for participant safety, study conduct, and progress -Make recommendations concerning the continuation, modification, or termination of the trial |
Data Manager | -Organizes electronic data -Data verification -Assist with data safety |
Project Director | -Manages recruitment and data collection -Manages budget and staff -Trains and certifies staff -Interfaces with IRB to maintain ethical standards |