Study Chair

**Semantic type:** Professional or Occupational Group

**Definition:** A person who is responsible for providing overall management for the operation of the study, and for reporting to the Data and Safety Monitoring Board. The continual review of the data by an independent individual or DSMB assures the investigator(s) that the trial can continue without jeopardizing patient safety.

**Synonyms:** - STUDY CHAIR - Study Chairperson - Study Director