Institutional Policy for Human Subject Research at Concordia University Wisconsin
The purpose of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) at Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW) 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
- Greg Ehlers, IRB Member, Department of Health & Human Performance
- Kevin Gries, IRB Member, Department of Physical Therapy
- Laura Hurtienne, IRB Member, Department of Education
- 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
- Christopher Stark, IRB Member, Department of Psychology
- Stacy Stolzman, IRB Chair, Department of Rehabilitation Science
- Ernest Stremski, IRB Member, Department of Pharmaceutical & Administrative Sciences
- Giannina Vernon, IRB Member, Department of Nursing
- Michael Young, IRB Member, Department of Life and Earth Sciences
- Michael Kalmes, External Member
- Janessa Doucette, IRB Administrator, Office of Research & Sponsored Program
If you have any questions, please contact:
Dr. Janessa Doucette
Director
262-243-2721
janessa.doucette@cuw.edu