Research Integrity

Selecting an IRB Representative

Florida International University requires that ALL research involving human subjects be submitted to the IRB for approval.

All FIU IRB Representatives are qualified to review proposals in diverse areas of study based upon the criteria for approval of research outlined in University, and Federal Guidelines. Investigators may submit their proposals for review to any representative, however we do realize that a representative in your college may be more familiar with your specific area of research. An IRB representative may defer reviewing a proposal for the following reasons: 1) there is a conflict of interest, 2) the investigator is a student who they advise, 3) time constraints. If there is not a representative listed for your school or college (e.g. Academic Affairs) you may submit to an IRB representative that would be familiar with the related research area.

Questions regarding IRB proposal submission may be directed to any IRB Representative, the IRB Coordinator or IRB Chairperson.

Approval through Exemption and Expedited review occur continuously by individual qualified IRB Representatives.

Full Board Review occurs every 4th Friday of the month (subject to change). Please review the submission schedule for further information.

Non-University Affiliated Proposal Submission ~ Please contact the IRB Chairperson or IRB Coordinator.

FIU IRB MEMBERSHIP
Patricia Price IRB Chairperson International Relations Office: DM 431B Phone: 305-348-2618 Fax: 305-348-6138 Patricia.Price@fiu.edu	Juan Acuna Obstetrics & Gynecology Office: HLS II 367 Phone 1: 305-348-0676 Phone 2: 305-348-0648 Fax: 305-348-0851 Juan.Acuna@fiu.edu	Dawn Addy Center for Labor Research & Studies Office: LC 305 Phone 1: 305-348-2615 Phone 2: 305-975-4730 Fax: 305-348-2241 Dawn.Addy@fiu.edu

Bradley Bennett Biological Sciences Office: HLS 319A Phone: 305-348-3586 Fax: 305-348-1986 Bradley.Bennett@fiu.edu	Leonard Bliss Edu. and Psy. Studies Office: ZEB 214 Phone: 305-348-1903 Fax: 954-443-5035 blissl@fiu.edu	Adriana Campa School of Public Health Office: HLS 337 Phone: 305-348-2871 Fax: 305-228-0419 Adriana.Campa@fiu.edu

Ronald Fisher Psychology Biscayne Bay Campus Office: ACI 324 Phone: 305-919-5853 Fax: 305-919-5964 Ronald.Fisher@fiu.edu	Elizabeth Price Foley College of Law Office: RDB 2034 Phone 1: 305-348-8344 Phone 2: 305-348-1118 Fax: 305-348-1159 Elizabeth.Foley@fiu.edu	Hugh Gladwin IPOR, Sociology/ Anthropology Biscayne Bay Campus Office: HM 246 Phone: 305-919-5778 Fax: 305-919-5242 gladwin@fiu.edu

Anuradha Godavarty Biomedical Engineering Office: EC 2675 Phone: 305-348-7340 Fax: 305-348-6954 godavart@fiu.edu	C. Delano Gray Accounting - Business Office: BA 246 Phone: 305-348-4208 Fax: 305-348-2914 graycd@fiu.edu	Sandra Lobar Nursing Office: HLS II 456A Phone: 305-348-7737 Fax: 305-348-5395 Sandra.Lobar@fiu.edu

George O’Brien Curriculum & Instruction Office: ZEB 215A Phone: 305-348-2599 Fax: 305-348-2086 George.Obrien@fiu.edu	Amy Paul-Ward Occupational Therapy Office: HLS 243 Phone: 305-348-3104 Fax: 305-348-1240 Amy.Paul-Ward@fiu.edu	Luz Porter Nursing Office: HLS II 378 Phone: 305-348-7744 Fax: 305-919-5209 porterl@fiu.edu

Ch. V. Rao Cellular Biology & Pharmacology Office: GL 495C Phone 1: 305-348-0659 Phone 2: 305-348-0646 Fax: 305-348-1577 Ch.Rao@fiu.edu	Lisa Schneper Molecular Microbiology & Infectious Diseases Office: HLS 419A Phone 1: 305-348-0377 Phone 2: 305-348-1829 Fax: 305-348-2913 Lisa.Schneper@fiu.edu	Bennett Schwartz Psychology Office: DM 283 Phone: 305-348-4025 Fax: 305-348-3879 schwartb@fiu.edu

Kimberly Taylor Marketing/CBA Office: RB 306B Phone: 305-348-3318 Fax: 305-348-3792 Kimberly.Taylor@fiu.edu	Mary Jo Trepka School of Public Health Office: HLS II 582 Phone: 305-348-7186 Fax: 305-348-4901 Mary_Jo.Trepka@fiu.edu	Eric Wagner Social Work Office: MARC 310 Phone: 305-348-5612 Fax: 305-348-5801 Eric.Wagner@fiu.edu

Kirsten Wood History Office: VH 207 Phone: 305-348-2803 Fax: 305-348-3561 Kirsten.Wood@fiu.edu

EXTERNAL IRB MEMBERS
The Reverend Susan Keedy, Rector	Michael Scher, Esq

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS / ADMINISTRATION (NON-VOTING)
Jada Rauls IRB Coordinator Office of Research Integrity Office: MARC 430 Phone: 305-348-2494 Fax: 305-348-4117 jrauls@fiu.edu	Chris Grayson Assistant Director Office of Research Integrity Office: MARC 430 Phone: 305-348-2494 Fax: 305-348-4117 graysonc@fiu.edu	Jonathan Tubman Assoc. Vice President Office of Research Integrity Office: MARC 430 Phone: 305-348-2494 Fax: 305-348-4117 tubman@fiu.edu

Isis Carbajal de Garcia Office of the General Counsel Deputy General Counsel	Tamece Knowles Environmental Health & Safety Biosafety Officer	Robert Dollinger Health & Wellness Director