In accordance with federal regulations, the IRB Committee is composed of members with expertise in science, ethics and non-scientific areas. The IRB Committee strives to ensure diverse representation from the many fields of study on campus. Additionally, the IRB Committee has members from the local community who are unaffiliated with the Purdue University. This diversity fosters a comprehensive approach to safeguarding the rights and welfare of subjects involved in Purdue University research activities.

2004 - 2005 Social Sciences IRB   Prof. Thomas J. Berndt Psych Co-Chair Psychological Sciences Prof. James K. Binkley Agricultural Economics KRAN Prof. Bruce A. Craig (Assoc. Chair) Statistics Prof. Jeannie D. DiClementi Psychology Prof. Gerald H. Krockover Curriculum & Instruction Prof. Marshall A. Martin Agricultural Research Programs Prof. Richard D. Mattes (Chair) Foods & Nutrition Mr. Norman R. Posto Prisoner Advocate Community Representative Dr. Sarah A. Sayger Student Health Center Prof. Darlene A. Sedlock (Assoc. Chair) Health and Kinesiology Prof. John M. Stahura Sociology and Anthropology Prof. Steven R. Wilson Communication EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Prof. Peter E. Dunn(ex-officio) Assoc. Vice Provost for Research Director, University Research Administration Ms. Robin Dillner (ex-officio) IRB Administrator Mr. Dann Van Hoosier (ex-officio) Risk Management Prof. David Raden (ex-officio) Behavioral Sciences CALUMET CAMPUS Prof. Joanne K. Urschel (ex-officio) Psychology North Central Campus ALTERNATE MEMBERS Ms. Cathy J. Smith (Alternate for Norm Posto) Prisoner Advocate IRB OFFICE STAFF MS. Damay Peter IRB Admin. Asst. Office of Research Administration Ms. Reatha Walls Office Asst. Office of Research Administration

2004 - 2005 Biomedical IRB   VOTING MEMBERS Prof. Bruce A. Craig Statistics Ms. Jeannet M. Hyser (Community Representative) Prof. Regina A. Kreisle (Assoc. Chair) Veterinary Pathobiology Prof. Ananthanarayan R. Krishnan Audiology & Speech Sciences Prof. Richard D. Mattes (Chair) Foods & Nutrition Dr. N. Jean Perrin Student Health Center Prof. Kent Summers Pharmacy Practice Prof. Sharon Wilkerson Nursing EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Ms. Robin Dillner (ex-officio) IRB Administrator Prof. Peter E. Dunn (ex-officio) Assoc. Vice Provost for Research Director, University Research Administration Mr. Mark Kebert (ex-officio) Risk Management IRB OFFICE STAFF Ms. Kristine K. Hershberger IRB Administrative Assistant Office of Research Administration MS. Reatha Walls Office Assistant Office of Research Administration ALTERNATES Dr. Sarah A. Sayger Student Health Center