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IRB Members:

The ۿ۴ý University IRB assists faculty, staff, and student researchers with the development of research protocols that minimize risks to participants, ensure appropriate procedures for obtaining informed consent, provide adequate protection for vulnerable populations, and protect participants’ privacy.

Current members of the ۿ۴ý Institutional Review Board:

  • Gregory Farnell, Ph.D.,IRB Chair
    Professor, Exercise Science & Sports Leadership
  • Rebecca Drenovsky, Ph.D.
    Associate VP for Academic Affairs, Ex officio voting member
  • Deniz Durmus, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor, Philosophy
  • Ali Lombardo, J.D., M.Ed, Assistant IRB Chair
    Director of Sponsored Programs, Ex officionon-voting member
  • Carole Moran Krus, M.S., CIP
    Research ComplianceAdministrator,Ex officiovoting member
  • Iman Raoofpanah, Ph.D.
    Assistant Professor, Marketing, Boler College of Business
  • Therese Sweeney-Drake, J.D.
    Non-affiliated, community member
  • John Yost, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor, Psychology
  • Jacquelyn Zera, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor,Exercise Science & Sports Leadership

    (8voting members)

Alternate Members (non-voting unless participating as an alternate):

  • Shawn Burton, Ph.D.
    Assistant Professor, Counseling
  • Sarah Hope, Ph.D.
    Assistant Professor, Counseling
  • Gloria Vaquera, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor, Sociology & Criminology

IRB Meetings:

The IRB schedules three meetings each semester (Fall and Spring). Full Board reviews must be reviewed and voted on during a fully convened IRB meeting when a quorum is present.


FALL 2024 Scheduled Meetings:

  • August 21, 1:30-3:00pm, SIH10
  • October Meeting: TBA


Please see the IRB Administrator for more information about Full Board reviews and for future IRB meeting agendas.

The ۿ۴ý IRB does not meet over the summer break, but and can be done during the summer months.