The IRB has the authority to suspend or terminate previously approved research that is not conducted in accordance with the IRB's requirements, research that has not been approved by the IRB, or research that has been associated with unexpected harm to participants. Researcher non-compliance is reported to the researcher’s supervisor and to the Office for Human Research Protection (OHRP) in the event of serious or continuing non-compliance.
U.S. Department of Heath and Human Services (HHS) Regulation
Failure to comply may be formally reported to Dr. Sharon Obasi.
Dr. Chris Waples, Director of Research Integrity and Compliance
waplescj@unk.edu
Dr. Joan Blauwkamp, IRB Chair
blauwkampj@unk.edu
Lynette Brown, Division of Research and Creative Activity Associate
308-865-8702
brownla2@unk.edu