India Eaton
About India Eaton
India Eaton is the Manager of the Human Research Protection Program at The MetroHealth System in Cleveland, Ohio, a position she has held since 2022. She has extensive experience in human research protection, having previously served as an Institutional Review Board Specialist and Interim Manager at the same institution.
Current Role at The MetroHealth System
India Eaton serves as the Manager of the Human Research Protection Program at The MetroHealth System in Cleveland, Ohio. She has held this position since 2022. In her role, she oversees the protection of human subjects in research, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and regulatory requirements. Eaton is responsible for maintaining accreditation with the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP), which involves upholding high standards in human research protection.
Previous Experience at The MetroHealth System
Prior to her current role, India Eaton worked at The MetroHealth System as an Institutional Review Board Specialist from 2015 to 2022. During this time, she also served as the Interim Manager of the Human Research Protection Program for five months in 2021. Her experience in these positions contributed to her expertise in managing human research protections and regulatory compliance.
Educational Background
India Eaton studied at Cleveland State University, where she earned a Master's Degree in Health Sciences from 2013 to 2015. She also completed her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology/Biological Sciences from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, she attended Ohio Dominican University for one year in 2008-2009. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in health sciences and research methodologies.
Research and Internship Experience
Eaton has a diverse background in research and internships. She worked as a Student Research Assistant at Cleveland State University from 2009 to 2013 and as an Undergraduate Research Intern from 2010 to 2012. She also served as a Graduate Assistant from 2013 to 2015. Earlier in her career, she completed a Medical Research Internship at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in 2009. These experiences have contributed to her expertise in research protocols and human subject protections.
Achievements in Human Research Protection
India Eaton successfully implemented an upgraded electronic Institutional Review Board (IRB) system to enhance the efficiency of the Human Research Protection Program at The MetroHealth System. She serves as the primary point of contact for external audits of the IRB, including those conducted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Eaton provides expert guidance on regulatory matters related to human subject protections to various stakeholders, including the Institutional Official and IRB members.