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For the quickest response and to make sure questions are directed to the correct specialist for each area, please use the email addresses for specific programs. Multiple members of the RIO team have access to these shared inboxes to ensure coverage.
George Cox
Director, Research Integrity Office
910.962.7774
Email
Facilitates research and innovation by administering programs that provide ethical and regulatory oversight. Oversees and serves as a resource on research integrity programs related to research involving human and animal subjects, conflicts of interest, export controls, responsible conduct of research, and data privacy. Facilitates approval of non-disclosure agreements. Email is the quickest way to contact the IRB office.
Melissa Green
Research Compliance Specialist
910-962-2602
Email
Duties include conducting initial reviews on all human subject research application submissions, corresponding with researchers for clarifications on research applications, verifying that required training is in place, responding to questions regarding submission procedures and regulatory requirements, providing guidance and suggestions on consent forms and recruitment materials to meet ethical standards, organizing full board meetings, preparing meeting materials, creating reports, and is responsible for website management.
Terri Hollowell
Research Compliance Specialist
910-962-3056
Email
Coordinates the daily activities of certain compliance programs handled by the research integrity unit, specifically tracking conflict of interest reporting and contacting the campus community when they travel outside the United States to notify them of export control implications.
Vacant
Research Compliance Specialist
Conducts compliance reviews of new grant proposals, assists investigators in meeting compliance requirements, assists with reviewing human subject research submissions and committee activities, organizes and conducts training for the Responsible Conduct of Research training program, and develops progress, activity, and effectiveness reports for all RIO programs.