The composition of the ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ Institutional Review Board (¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ IRB) is determined by the applicable federal statute (45 CFR 46 §107) where the expertise and experience of the members reflect the type of research activities commonly conducted and reviewed by the ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ IRB. The composition of the committee reflects a diversity of interests including appropriate consideration of the racial, gender, and cultural backgrounds of its members. The ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ IRB includes scientists and non-scientists, academics and community representation. The ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ IRB also maintains an active list of consultants who possess the professional competence and expertise necessary to review research activities involving specialized populations including those vulnerable categories of subjects where such expertise is required.
Name | Department |
Jacquelyn Benchik-Osborne, Ph.D. | Vulnerable Subjects Member, Advanced Studies in Education |
Daniel Block, Ph.D. | Geography, Sociology, History & African American Studies |
Jubilee Dickson, Ph.D. | Psychology |
Athanase Gahungu, Ph.D. | Education, Advanced Studies |
Shirlyn Garrett-Wilson, Ed.D. | Vulnerable Subjects Member, Psychology |
Edmundo Garcia, Ph.D. | OGRA; ex officio |
Corinne Grant | Non-Scientist/Community Representative |
Crystal Laura, Ph.D. | Education |
Melany P. Puglisi, Ph.D. | Pharmaceutical Sciences |
Warren V. Sherman, Ph.D. | Institutional Review Board |
George R. Smith, Jr, Ed.D. | Public Health |
Concetta Williams, Ed.D. | English/Non-Scientist |
If you are interested in becoming a member of the IRB, please contact the IRB Coordinator, Dr Warren V Sherman, at irb@csu.edu for more information.