Matt Stafford
About Matt Stafford
Matt Stafford serves as the Assistant Director of the Human Research Protection Program at Yale University. He has a diverse background in research administration, having held various roles at institutions such as Boston Children's Hospital and Columbia University.
Current Role at Yale University
Matt Stafford serves as the Assistant Director of the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) at Yale University. He has held this position since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the protection of human subjects involved in research activities, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and regulations.
Education and Expertise
Matt Stafford obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Middle East and Asian Languages and Cultures from Columbia University in the City of New York, where he studied from 1994 to 2000. He later earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) with a focus on Health Policy & Management from Boston University School of Public Health, completing his studies from 2014 to 2019. He also studied at The University of Texas at Arlington for one year.
Previous Experience at Boston Children's Hospital
Prior to his current role, Matt Stafford worked at Boston Children's Hospital for a total of eight years. He served as the Assistant Director of Clinical Investigations from 2014 to 2022 and as the IRB Manager from 2006 to 2014. In these positions, he contributed to clinical research oversight and compliance with institutional review board regulations.
Professional Background in Research Administration
Matt Stafford has a diverse background in research administration. He worked at Columbia University as an IRB Administrator from 2001 to 2004 and at the New York Blood Center in the same capacity from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, he held roles at the Institute for Community Health, including Transformation Project Intern and Strategic Analysis and Planning Consultant.
Consulting Experience
In addition to his role at Yale University, Matt Stafford has been working as an IRB Expert Consultant for The PEER Consulting Group since 2020. His consulting work involves providing expertise in institutional review board processes and regulatory compliance.