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Institutional Policy for Human Subject Research at Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½

The purpose of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) at Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ (Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½) is to provide independent review and continued monitoring of research activities involving the use of human subjects. Accordingly, the IRB has been charged with ensuring the following:

  • Risks to subjects are minimized;
  • Risks to subjects are reasonable in relation to anticipated benefits; selection of subjects is equitable;
  • Informed consent is sought from each prospective participant or legally authorized representative, and properly documented;
  • Adequate preparation is taken to protect the privacy and confidentiality of subjects;
  • Adequate provisions are made for the ongoing monitoring of the subject’s welfare.

IRB Members

  • Stephanie Bonk, IRB Member, Department of Occupational Therapy
  • Preston Cosgrove, IRB Member, Department of Education
  • Janessa Doucette, IRB Administrator, Office of Research & Sponsored Program
  • Greg Ehlers, IRB Member, Department of Health & Human Performance
  • Kevin Gries, IRB Member, Department of Physical Therapy
  • Silas Hasselbrook, IRB Member, Interim Director of the Concordia Bioethics Center, Department of Philosophy
  • Laura Hurtienne, IRB Member, Department of Education
  • Michael Kalmes, External Member
  • Kathleen Kannass, IRB Member, Department of Education
  • Matthew MacKelly, IRB Member, Department of Justice & Public Policy
  • Anne Martin, IRB Member, Department of Occupational Therapy
  • Sarah Peppard, IRB Member, Department of Pharmacy Practice
  • Rachel Pickett, IRB Member, Department of Psychology
  • Sarah Renner, IRB Member, Department of Occupational Therapy
  • Christopher Stark, IRB Member, Department of Psychology
  • Stacy Stolzman, IRB Chair, Department of Rehabilitation Science
  • Ernest Stremski, IRB Member, Department of Pharmaceutical & Administrative Sciences
  • Harold Tomesch, IRB Member, Department of Theology
  • Giannina Vernon, IRB Member, Department of Nursing
  • Michael Young, IRB Member, Department of Life and Earth Sciences

If you have any questions, please contact:

Pavan Kalyan Bunaboyena
Graduate Assistant IRB
262-243-2151
IRBhelpdesk@cuw.edu