TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 39. Protocol Components and Production A1 - Matura, Alice A1 - Madrigal, Aurora A2 - Kuerer, Henry M. PY - 2010 T2 - Kuerer's Breast Surgical Oncology AB - Protocol development is a meticulous process that requires a team of professionals who are proficient in the performance of the tasks involved. Proper implementation and coordination of the protocol is managed by the research team, which is headed by the principal investigator, who develops the protocol and oversees the overall management of the study. The research nurse or research coordinator is responsible for implementation and coordination of the study according to the protocol requirements. Another important member of the team is a program coordinator, who is knowledgeable about regulatory requirements and ensures that proper documents and updates are submitted to the institutional review board (IRB) in a timely fashion. All members must have a good understanding of the Code of Federal Regulations and International Conference on Harmonisation Guideline for Good Clinical Practice.1 SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/19 UR - accesssurgery.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=6412135 ER -