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    Per UNG’s policy for Research with Human Subjects (login required), members of the IRB are appointed by the Chief Research Officer. The IRB must have at least six members selected from the faculty at the University whose primary concerns are in specific scientific areas, at least one member selected from the faculty at the University whose primary concerns are in a nonscientific area (e.g., arts or humanities), and at least one member from the local community who is not otherwise affiliated with the University and who is not part of the immediate family of a person who is affiliated with the University.

    IRB Members (as of July 1, 2022)
    Name Position Scientific Area
    Shelly Aikman Chair/Scientific member Psychological Science
    Kimberly Castle Vice-chair/Scientific member Health Care
    Troy Smith ex-officio (Research Integrity Officer) Psychological Science
    Laura LaTourette Community Member N/A
    Brian Mann Designated non-scientist N/A
    Michael Lanford Scientific member Higher Education
    Andrew Jakiel Scientific member Kinesiology, Athletic Training, and/or Physical Education
    Cenate Pruitt Scientific member Social Sciences (other than Psychology)
    Sarah Williams Scientific member Primary/Secondary Education
    Angela Morey Scientific member Health Care

    Alternate members are appointed to serve as a substitute for a regular IRB member and/or to ensure that the IRB has the appropriate expertise to review research.

    Alternate Members
    Name Position Scientific Area
    Eunse Park Alternate scientific member Health Care
    Katherine Adams Alternate scientific member Higher Education
    Vacant Alternate scientific member Kinesiology, Athletic Training, and/or Physical Education
    Vacant Alternate scientific member Primary/Secondary Education
    Tyler Harrison Alternate scientific member Psychological Science
    Joel Potter Atlernate scientific member Social Sciences (other than psychology)
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