Baystate Health
I'm Shemetra Owens, a Regulatory and Compliance Executive with over two decades of experience in clinical research regulations, dedicated to upholding ethical research standards.
My academic journey began with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Boston University in 1994. Later, I pursued Master's level courses in Critical and Creative Thinking and Biology in Science at the University of Massachusetts Boston from 2013 to 2014, honing my critical thinking skills. In 2022, I earned the designations of Certified IRB Professional and Certified IRB Manager, underlining my commitment to ethical research practices.
In my professional journey, I have served as an IRB coordinator at LSU Health Sciences Center, a regulatory specialist at McLean Hospital, a Sponsored Projects Compliance Manager at the University of Massachusetts Boston, and the Director of the Human Research Protections Program (HRPP) at Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Currently, I serve as the Director of the Human Research Protections Program (HRPP) and Institutional Review Board (IRB) at Baystate Health.
Beyond compliance, I drive change by developing policies, educating the research community, and effectively managing the Post-Approval Research Compliance Program.
Outside of my professional pursuits, I am an avid cook and an enthusiastic reader, finding solace in both the kitchen and the world of books, and I have also begun to explore new travel experiences.
In conclusion, I am deeply passionate about ethical research conduct and unwavering regulatory compliance.
B11 - [IN-PERSON ONLY] How to Cultivate a Vibrant HRPP Team
Monday, December 4, 2023
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM ET
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
8:30 AM – 9:45 AM ET