Oct. 22, 2009

Two receive research compliance certification

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Teri Grosz and Kristy Shirley, both from the Office of Research, Creative Activities and Technology Transfer, have received national certification in the area of research compliance. Shirley is research compliance administrator for the NDSU Institutional Review Board and Grosz is human research protection program manager. Shirley has received certification from the Council for Certification for Institutional Review Board Professionals and Grosz was re-certified as an Institutional Review Board professional. The designation formally recognizes experience and understanding of Institutional Review Board functions and human subject protection systems.

NDSU’s Institutional Review Board reviews proposed research involving human participants to ensure compliance with federal regulations and ethical standards. Since fiscal year 2005, new research protocol submissions to the Institutional Review Board have increased 30 percent, with overall review activity up 40 percent during the same period. The Institutional Review Board has received nearly double the submissions for review in fall semester 2009 compared to fall semester 2008.

In her role as human research protection program manager, Grosz implements audit programs, investigates reports of noncompliance, implements corrective actions, handles policy revisions and leads educational efforts for Institutional Review Board members, faculty and students. Grosz has 14 years of experience in various analytical research labs in Fargo and Minneapolis. She is a member of Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research. She earned a master’s degree in microbiology from NDSU.

As research compliance administrator, Shirley handles Institutional Review Board protocol activity, pre-screens protocol submissions and oversees the Institutional Review Board committee. Her previous experience includes quality management and research assistance at Prairie St. John’s in Fargo. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from NDSU. Shirley is a member of Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research.

 

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