Institutional Review Board

The Northern Arizona Healthcare Institutional Review Board (NAH IRB) serves both Flagstaff Medical Center and Verde Valley Medical Center. The NAH IRB is charged with the responsibility of protecting the rights and welfare of human research subjects recruited to participate in research activities at our institution. NAH IRB’s primary function is to ensure that investigators adhere to federal regulations regarding the treatment of human subjects.

The NAH IRB, which is comprised of physicians, nurses, clergy and community members, meets quarterly, but can call special meetings when warranted. Not all studies require full board review, and expedited reviews are seen on a continuous basis throughout the year. 

If you are interested in pursuing research at either FMC or VVMC, please contact either Cindy Beckett, Ph.D., or Gretchen McMasters using the contact information that follows:

NAH IRB Chair
Mark E. Donnelly, MD
General and Vascular Surgeon
Heart and Vascular Center of Northern Arizona
Flagstaff Medical Center
1200 N. Beaver Street
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928 773-2200
928-773-2201 fax

NAH IRB Administration
Cindy Beckett, Ph.D., R.N.C.-O.B., L.C.C.E.
Director, Evidence-Based Practice / Research
Flagstaff Medical Center
1200 N. Beaver Street
Flagstaff, AZ. 86001
928 773-2307
928 213-6237 fax
cynthia.beckett@nahealth.com

NAH IRB Manager
Gretchen McMasters, MBA, CIM, CIP
Project Manager/Coordinator, Evidence-Based Practice / Research
Flagstaff Medical Center
1200 N. Beaver Street
Flagstaff, AZ. 86001
928 773-2346
928 214-2786 fax
gretchen.mcmasters@nahealth.com

NAH IRB Assistant
Cat Andre
Research Assistant, Evidence Based Practice / Research
Flagstaff Medical Center
1200 N. Beaver Street
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Phone 928 214-3616
928 213-6237 fax
Cat.andre@nahealth.com