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About Gannon IRB

Institutional Review Board Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects at Gannon University is the established authority assigned to review research proposals in which humans are the subjects of research.

Policies established by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in the Code of Federal Regulations require that Institutional Review Boards (IRB) be established to review and act on all research proposals involving human subjects at colleges and universities to safeguard and protect human subjects' health, well-being, and rights. Gannon University's special identity recognizes the dignity and sacredness of all human beings and thus endorses such safeguards and protection.

All research proposals that include the use of human subjects for research whether conducted by faculty or students should be reviewed by the IRB. Research proposals that include the use of non-human animals with backbones whether conducted by faculty or students should be reviewed by the IACUC. Research proposals that do not use humans or other animals with backbones as subjects are not reviewed by either IRB or IACUC.

Policy Manual
Informed Consent
IRB Reporting Form
Belmont Report

Meeting Information

IRB meets to discuss Standard Reviews on the last Tuesday of the month that Gannon University is scheduled to hold classes at 11:00 am in September, October, November, January, February, March, and April.
Due to spring break and Easter holidays, spring meetings may take place on the second to last Tuesday. Standard Reviews must be submitted at least 10 working days prior to the meeting. Non-standard reviews may be submitted throughout the year.

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Committee Member

2018-2023 Gannon University IRB Member

Kubiak, Stephanie MChairperson kubiak013@gannon.edu Phone: 814-871-5670
Dr. Michael Ganger ganger001@gannon.edu Phone: 814-871-7405
Dr. Emmett Lombard lombard002@gannon.edu Phone: 814-871-7553
Dr. Rick Prokop prokop001@gannon.edu Phone: 814-871-7576
Dr. Luke Rosielle rosielle001@gannon.edu Phone: 814-871-7472
Dr. William Haggerty haggerty002@gannon.edu Phone: 814-871-5753
Dr. Joshua Nwokeji nwokeji001@gannon.edu Phone: 814-871-7185
Cristin Neil neil001@gannon.edu Phone: 814-871-5800
Susan P. Wehring wehring001@gannon.edu Phone: 813-658-4919
Kasaraneni, Varun K kasarane001@gannon.edu Phone: 814-871-7188
Matovu Richard matovu001@gannon.edu Phone: 806-831-2098
Hartnett, Jessica L hartnett004@gannon.edu Phone: 815-761-1789
Ghosh, Shreelina ghosh002@gannon.edu Phone: 517-881-5748
Ranney, John D ranney001@gannon.edu Phone: 814-871-7253
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the proposed activity research?

Research means a systematic investigation, including research development, testing and evaluation, designed to develop or contribute to general knowledge.

Is the research required to undergo IRB review?

Specific research activities NOT subject to IRB review are (a) samples from deceased individuals; (b) samples collected for diagnostic purposes only; (c) Samples or data that are available from commercial or public repositories or registries; (d) established cell lines that are publicly available to qualified scientific investigators; and (e)self-sustaining, cell-free derivative preparations including viral isolates, cloned DNA or RNA. All research involving human subjects that is conducted under the auspices of Gannon University must have approval of the Gannon University Institutional Review IRB before it is initiated.

Are human subjects involved?

Human subject means a living individual about whom an investigator conducting research obtains (a) data through intervention or interaction with the individual or (b) identifiable private information.

What Federal requirements apply?

Federal regulations allow for 6 categories of Exemptions from Standard Review; 9 categories of Expedited Reviews, and Standard Reviews. Specifics are available to Gannon University community members on the IRB application forms, in the IRB Policy Manual, and on links at the Gannon University web site.