The IRB Policy Committee (IPC) is appointed by the Vice President for Research and/or Senior Associate Vice President for Research to:
- develop Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) policies and administrative procedures based on applicable laws, regulations and guidance, and best practices governing IRBs
- obtain input from the university research community on ways to optimize operations of the IRBs and the Office of Responsible Research Practices (ORRP)
- make recommendations regarding IRB and ORRP resource requirements
- support the educational, quality improvement, and outreach activities of the HRPP
The IPC is not an IRB and is not authorized to review human subjects research or to override determinations made by any of the university’s Institutional Review Boards.
The voting members of the IPC are the Chairs and Vice Chairs of the university’s three IRBs, three at-large faculty members, and the ORRP Director. Representatives from the Office of Research, Office of Responsible Research Practices, Office of Research Compliance, and Office of Sponsored Programs also participate as non-voting advisory members. The IPC is administratively supported by ORRP staff.
Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to consult The Ohio State University HRPP policies for the most current policies when planning and conducting research involving human subjects and to contact ORRP for assistance with regulatory or procedural questions.
Committee Voting Members
IRB Policy Committee Voting Members 2023 - 2024
| Voting Members | Institution Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Hallie Barr, PharmD, BCOP | Vice Chair, Cancer IRB |
| Gerene Bauldoff, PhD, RN, FCCP, MAACVPR, FAAN | Vice Chair, Biomedical Sciences IRB |
| William E. Carson, III, MD | Chair, Cancer IRB Vice Chair, Biomedical Sciences IRB |
| Jesse Fox, PhD | Vice Chair, Behavioral & Social Sciences IRB |
| Susan Koletar, MD | Principal Investigator at Large |
| Gerald Kosicki, PhD | Vice Chair, Behavioral & Social Sciences IRB |
| Michael Para, MD | Principal Investigator at Large |
| Electra Paskett, PhD | Principal Investigator at Large |
| Ellen Patricia, MS, CIP | Director, Office of Responsible Research Practices |
| Thomas Raasch, OD, PhD | Vice Chair, Biomedical Sciences IRB |
| Shari Speer, PhD | Principal Investigator at Large |
| Daniel Strunk, PhD | Chair, Behavioral & Social Sciences IRB |
| Jennifer Vaughn, MD, MSPH | Vice Chair, Biomedical Sciences IRB |
| Karla Zadnik, OD, PhD (Chair) | Chair, Biomedical Sciences IRB |
Committee Advisory Members
IRB Policy Committee Advisory Members 2023 - 2024
| Advisory Members | Institution Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Christine Hamble | Office of Sponsored Programs |