Megan Kasimatis Singleton, JD, MBE, CIP

Megan Kasimatis Singleton, JD, MBE, CIP is Associate Dean for Human Research Protections and Director of the Human Research Protections Program at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. In this role she is responsible for oversight and direction of the Johns Hopkins Medicine IRBs. Ms. Singleton is a licensed attorney in Pennsylvania. She earned her law degree from Temple University and her Masters in Bioethics from the University of Pennsylvania. Ms. Singleton is heavily engaged in national initiatives related to human research protections. Ms. Singleton serves as a member of the SMART IRB Harmonization Steering Committee and site visitor for the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP), Inc and Vice -Chair of the AAHRPP Council. Ms. Singleton also serves as a member of the Steering Committee for AEREO, a consortium designed to advance effective research ethics oversight through empirical research. She has served on the PRIM&R Board of Directors and held the role of PRIM&R Board Secretary for three years.

Ms. Singleton currently teaches at the graduate level at the University of Pennsylvania and Johns Hopkins University, leading courses in research ethics and clinical trial management. She has developed research ethics curriculum and practical training in IRB administration tailored for national and international audiences.