Institutional Policy for Human Subject Research at Concordia University Wisconsin

The purpose of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) at Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW) is to provide independent review and continued monitoring of research activities involving the use of human subjects. Accordingly, the IRB has been charged with ensuring the following:

  • Risks to subjects are minimized;
  • Risks to subjects are reasonable in relation to anticipated benefits; selection of subjects is equitable;
  • Informed consent is sought from each prospective participant or legally authorized representative, and properly documented;
  • Adequate preparation is taken to protect the privacy and confidentiality of subjects;
  • Adequate provisions are made for the ongoing monitoring of the subject’s welfare.

IRB Members

  • Stephanie Bonk, IRB Member, Department of Occupational Therapy
  • Preston Cosgrove, IRB Member, Department of Education
  • Janessa Doucette, IRB Administrator, Office of Research & Sponsored Program
  • Greg Ehlers, IRB Member, Department of Health & Human Performance
  • Kevin Gries, IRB Member, Department of Physical Therapy
  • Silas Hasselbrook, IRB Member, Interim Director of the Concordia Bioethics Center, Department of Philosophy
  • Laura Hurtienne, IRB Member, Department of Education
  • Michael Kalmes, External Member
  • Kathleen Kannass, IRB Member, Department of Education
  • Matthew MacKelly, IRB Member, Department of Justice & Public Policy
  • Anne Martin, IRB Member, Department of Occupational Therapy
  • Sarah Peppard, IRB Member, Department of Pharmacy Practice
  • Rachel Pickett, IRB Member, Department of Psychology
  • Sarah Renner, IRB Member, Department of Occupational Therapy
  • Christopher Stark, IRB Member, Department of Psychology
  • Stacy Stolzman, IRB Chair, Department of Rehabilitation Science
  • Ernest Stremski, IRB Member, Department of Pharmaceutical & Administrative Sciences
  • Harold Tomesch, IRB Member, Department of Theology
  • Giannina Vernon, IRB Member, Department of Nursing
  • Michael Young, IRB Member, Department of Life and Earth Sciences

If you have any questions, please contact:

Pavan Kalyan Bunaboyena
Graduate Assistant IRB
262-243-2151
IRBhelpdesk@cuw.edu