University Research Services and Administration

IRB Information and Contacts

Federal Wide Assurance

The Georgia State University Review Board holds a Federalwide Assurance (FWA) of Compliance (number 00000129) with the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP). A assurance is maintained by the IRB Compliance Officer. The GSU IRB is registered with the Office for Human Research Protections under number IRB00000716. The FWA expires 8/19/2012.

Institutional Office

The President of Georgia State University has delegated authority to Dr. Robin Morris, Vice President for Research, as the Institutional Official (IO) for Institutional Review Board purposes. Dr. Morris has the authority to legally commit GSU to meet federal regulatory requirements. The Institutional Official is responsible for appointing the Chair of the Institutional Review Board and board members.

IRB Staff

Shelia White, PhD, CIP
Compliance Officer
Phone: (404) 413-3514
swhite32@gsu.edu

Susan Vogtner, BBA, CIM
Compliance Specialist, Sr.
Phone: (404) 413-3513
svogtner1@gsu.edu