Cherie Bonds Beeken
About Cherie Bonds Beeken
Cherie Bonds Beeken serves as a Clinical Protocol Coordinator/Protocol Navigator at the National Institutes of Health, where she provides guidance on human subjects research protections. With a background in health administration and extensive experience in research oversight, she has contributed to the field since 2018.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Cherie Bonds Beeken has served as a Clinical Protocol Coordinator/Protocol Navigator at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2018. In this role, she provides administrative and technical guidance to investigators and institute staff regarding human subjects research protections. Beeken conducts training for NIH's Intramural scientists on policies and regulations related to human subjects research. She is responsible for preparing reports and responding to inquiries and audits from Institutional Review Board (IRB) oversight and regulatory offices.
Previous Experience at Inova Health System
Before joining NIH, Cherie Bonds Beeken worked at Inova Health System as an IRB Coordinator from 2015 to 2018. In this position, she was involved in overseeing the ethical aspects of research involving human subjects. Her role included ensuring compliance with IRB regulations and facilitating the review process for research proposals.
Educational Background
Cherie Bonds Beeken studied at Montgomery College Rockville Campus, where she earned an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in General Studies from 2000 to 2004. She then attended the University of Maryland Baltimore County, achieving a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Health Administration and Policy from 2004 to 2008. This educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in health administration and research ethics.
Career at Westat and NIH Clinical Center
Cherie Bonds Beeken began her career as a Data Collection Specialist/Abstractor at Westat, where she worked from 2004 to 2009. Following this, she served as a Program Specialist at the NIH Clinical Center from 2009 to 2015. In these roles, she gained valuable experience in data management and program coordination, which contributed to her expertise in human subjects research.
Expertise in Human Research Regulations
In her current role at NIH, Cherie Bonds Beeken develops guidance materials and manuals related to IRB processes and human research regulation policies. She analyzes and interprets regulations, policies, and procedures, providing explanations and advice to investigators. Her work ensures that research conducted at NIH adheres to ethical standards and regulatory requirements.