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IRB Members

Biomedical Research Section

Committee #1

Members who have scientific expertise:

  • Sandra Schoenfisch, PhD, RN, MS (Chair, Non-Affiliate)
  • Adrian Cooksey, DrPH, MPH (Affiliate)
  • Prince Danso-Odei, MD, DrPH, MPH (Non-Affiliate)

Members whose primary interest is non-scientific and/or represents the perspective of research participants

  • Nina Mattei, MS (Affiliate)
  • Vincent Edwards, BS (Affiliate)

Committee #2

Members who have scientific expertise:

  • Merlene Ramnon, PhD, MPH, BSN (Chair, Affiliate)
  • Meredith Hennon, MPH (Co-Chair, Affiliate)
  • Julia Fashner, MD, MPH, FAAFP, MS (Non-Affiliate)
  • Gladys Liehr, PhD (Affiliate)
  • Susan Bulecza, DNP, APRN, PHCNS-BC, NEA-BC (Non-Affiliate)

Members whose primary interest is non-scientific and/or represents the perspective of research participants