| History: |
| In early 1994, the FDA and
other regulatory authorities made a number of visits to institutions in
the Atlanta area. During these visits, a skill deficiency was
defined. A group of IRB managers and data collections formed a study
committee to increase the skill level of local IRB managers. The
study group meetings developed into holding a state convention to correct
the identified deficiencies. In early fall, the idea developed into hosting
a national convention. This association was born out of this need
for training.
Association bylaws were developed in the fall of 1994. Collaboration was initiated with the Georgia Department of Education, IRB, legal counsel, FDA, NSABP and NCI for information and data collection. During this same time, a certification examination was drafted and reviewed. The first national convention was held in 1995 with 26 delegates. Since that time, the association has grown to more than 160 delegates in 2001. The National Association of IRB Managers, Inc. (NAIM) is an independent human research management organization based in Atlanta, Georgia. The association is not Formally associated with any agency, government body or school. |