IRB Chair: Dr. Cathy Grist, Human Services
IRB Vice Chair: Dr. Brook Alemu, Health Sciences
IRB Membership:
The Institutional Review Board meets on the schedule listed below to review protocols requiring full-board review. Protocols that meet the criteria for exempt or expedited review are processed on an on-going basis, and reviewed by one IRB member assigned to your protocol.
The WCU IRB does not meet during the summer months. Expedited and exempt protocols are continually reviewed during the summer, but no full-board reviews occur during the summer months. Please plan accordingly to prevent delays in your research.
If you believe that your protocol may qualify for a full review, be sure to submit your completed application through InfoEd by the corresponding calendar date below:
Fall 2024 Full-Board Meeting Schedule
Meeting Date | Deadline to Submit for Full Review |
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September 23rd | September 9th |
October 23rd | October 9th |
November 13th | October 30th |
December 4th | November 20th |
If you have questions about whether your protocol will require a full-board review, please do not hesitate to contact the Office of Research Administration at 828.227.7212 or irb@wcu.edu
Please note: IRB approval must be obtained prior to initiating any study activities, including recruitment.