Rebecca Higgins, B.S., CIP, Interim Director
rhhigg01@louisville.edu

Becky may be contacted concerning the day to day operations of the IRB office; about AAHRPP accreditation of the University of Louisville IRBs; to schedule a presentation concerning human subject protections; University policy or federal regulations regarding human subject protections; questions about procedural issues; billing issues and invoices related to assessment of IRB review fees; preparation of IRB Authorization Agreements; or other questions concerning IRB submission. 

Bev Taft, RN, MSN, OCN, CCRP, LNC, Compliance Auditor

bstaft01@louisville.edu

Bev may be contacted for questions concerning all audit functions including compliance with federal regulations and University policies regarding human subjects research; quality assurance/quality improvement practices and preparation of Corrective Action Plans (CAP); and research standard operating procedures.  Bev also provides educational training concerning the above items to researchers, departments and schools.

Michelle Frietzsche, M.A., CIP, Research Administrative System Analyst
mhfrie01@louisville.edu

Please contact Michelle to schedule a BRAAN2 training session for an individual or group; to change the scientific scholarly merit reviewer or the department chairperson listed in BRAAN2 for your department; if you need a sponsor added to BRAAN2; or if you are experiencing technical problems with BRAAN2.

Barbara Dearinger, B.S., CIP, IRB Coordinator, Biomedical IRB
badear01@louisville.edu

Contact Barbara for questions about the Biomedical IRB; assignment of studies to the meetings; and IRB member assignments.  She pre-reviews all biomedical submissions before review by the chair/vice-chair or full board.  She will also help with BRAAN study issues and questions regarding regulatory issues.

Jackie Powell, CIP, IRB Coordinator, Social/Behavioral/Educational IRB
jspowe01@louisville.edu

Contact Jackie for questions about research submission preparation and other forms.  She provides guidance and direction to researchers and research team members on policies and procedures related to research and HIPAA.  She reviews all Social/Behavioral/Educational proposals submitted for review. Jackie also reviews and prepares Continuing Reviews for all previously approved studies.

Sherry Block, B.S., IRB Administrative Assistant
slbloc04@louisville.edu

Contact Sherry with questions about IRB Correspondence and the HSPPO web page.  Sherry attends and documents recommendations at IRB meetings; handles daily correspondence; one-on-one BRAAN2 training; and email inquiries concerning various topics.

Lisa D. Schaffer, IRB Compliance Auditor

ldsell01@louisville.edu

Contact Lisa concerning all audit functions including compliance with federal regulations and University policies regarding human subjects research; quality assurance/quality improvement practices and preparation of Corrective Action Plans (CAP); and research standard operating procedures.  Lisa also provides educational training concerning the above items to researchers, departments and schools.

Tammy Peek, IRB Administrative Assistant
tkpeek01@louisville.edu

Contact Tammy with questions about IRB Correspondence.  Tammy attends and documents recommendations at IRB meetings; handles daily correspondence; and email inquiries concerning various topics.

Robbi Devers, A.A., A.A.S., IRB Program Assistant Sr.
rakisc01@louisville.edu

Robbi prepares and distributes all meeting packets for both Biomedical and Social/Behavioral/Educational IRB's.  She tracks quorum and documents requested changes and motions at the meetings.  Robbi prepares and maintains PO's; makes travel arrangements; and handles catering and ordering of supplies.

Melanie H. Zelem, IRB Program Assistant Sr.
mhzele01@louisville.edu

Contact Melanie with general IRB questions.  If she can't assist you, she will transfer you to the appropriate person.  If you need a copy of an approval letter or other study materials she can get that for you.  Melanie can answer most questions regarding study status (expiration dates, meeting dates, personnel on study, etc).

 Cathy Carter
Administrative Assistant
cjcart02@exchange.louisville.edu

Contact Cathy with questions about IRB Correspondence.  Cathy is responsible for IRB Fees.  If you have a billing question or need a copy of an invoice please contact Cathy.