Institutional Review Board
IRB Administration
The Office of Research Compliance (ORC) a division of the
Provost's Office for Academic Affairs provides administrative
and general staffing support to the IRB to facilitate IRB
review of research applications.
Director of Research Compliance: William Harrison, Director of the Office of
Research Compliance, is responsible for the general oversight of all research committees
and administration. The Director should be contacted for comprehensive information regarding all aspects of
USM's Research Compliance Program (207) 780-4684, fax (207) 228-8405, or email wharrison@usm.maine.edu.
Associate Director of Research Compliance : Christopher Mangelli collaborates with the Director of Research Compliance and Research Compliance Boards (IRB, IACUC, IBC, and RSC) in administering USM's Policies and Procedures governing research activities and provides associate management of the ORC and research committee boards. To contact the Associate Director, please call (207) 780-4517, Fax (207) 228-8405, or email cmangelli@usm.maine.edu.
Human Protections Administrator: Ross Hickey is the institutional agent for USM who is
responsible for the institution's program for the protection of human subjects. The HPA should be contacted
for comprehensive information regarding all aspects of USM's IRB program at (207) 780-4340, fax (207) 228-8405,
or email rhickey@usm.maine.edu.
Administrative Assistant
II: The ORC
Administrative Assistant II, Jenni Hebert, reviews IRB research
protocols submitted by faculty, staff, students, and outside community sources for appropriateness to and compatibility
with research guidelines, and oversees administrative management of the IACUC protocol review process. She works closely with faculty, USM staff, students, and five standing committee Chairs in
assisting with development and management of special projects, statistical analysis, and operational methods. Contact the
OS to inquire about the status of an application at (207) 780-4268, Fax (207) 228-8405, or
email
jehebert@usm.maine.edu.
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