Lander University's IRB ensures the protection of individuals who will be the subjects of research. Lander University is committed to following the ethical standards and principles of justice, respect and beneficence, presented by the Belmont Report, as well as all applicable federal, state and local regulations, and university policies and procedures.
The IRB reviews applications for proposed human subjects research and to determine adherence to the guidelines for ethical research. The board operates in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations for research with human subjects and in compliance with the policies set forth in Section IV of the Lander University Faculty Handbook.
Members
Members serve three-year terms and are eligible for reappointment at the end of their respective term. Current board membership is as follows:
| Department | Member |
|---|---|
| Academic Affairs | Martin Carmichael, Chair |
| Academic Affairs | Mark Rollins, Administrative Chair |
| Business | Aziz Bahha |
| Nursing | Julie Crawford |
| Public Health | Claire Mensack |
| Exercise Science & Human Performance | Bruna Lynch |
| Psychology | Jonathan Bassett |
| History | Franklin Rausch |
| Outside Member | Fran Anise |
Guidelines for Submitting a Research Application
complete the IRB Research Application, which covers all categories of research, and send your application along with the required supporting materials to Mark Rollins (mrollins@lander.edu), Office of Academic Affairs.
The Institutional Review Board must approve ANY research conducted at Lander University that utilizes human subjects.
Categories of Review
Research reviewed by the IRB will fall into one of three categories:
- Exempt: The research is exempt from expedited and full committee review. The IRB Chair reviews the applicant’s submission and either approves, requests modification, or disapproves the research for this category of review.
- Expedited: The research is exempt from full committee review. The chair and two other members of the IRB review the applicant’s submission and either approve, request modification, or disapprove the research. Investigators may request full committee review for applications that are disapproved after an expedited review. Individuals anticipating conducting research during the summer months should submit research protocols no later than May 1.
- Full Committee Review: All other applications will be reviewed by the IRB at one of its convened meetings. Meetings of the full committee will be held six times an academic year and scheduled for the months of September, October, November, February, March, April. Additional meeting times may be arranged at the discretion of the Chair. Research proposals that require full committee review are reviewed by a quorum of IRB members, including at least one member whose primary concerns are in the nonscientific areas. If your research requires full committee review, please submit your application at least 10 working days prior to an upcoming meeting. Individuals anticipating conducting research during the summer months should submit research protocols in order to be reviewed during the April meeting.
Class Assignments
Forms
For assistance, contact Martin Carmichael, IRB chair.