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Data safety monitoring boards (DSMBs) have played a big role in delivering vaccines and treatments to the public faster in the past 18 months. DSMBs reviewed results and safety data of the various studies involving treatments and vaccines for COVID-19. <em>IRB Advisor</em> asked two scientists about how DSMB work has helped improve research protections during the pandemic.

Q&A: Data Safety Monitoring Board Experts Explain Role in Clinical Research