RIO continues to conduct all operations virtually. We look forward to assisting you with your research endeavors!
For any human subjects research or IRB questions, please email irb@uncw.edu.
For any animal research questions, please email iacuc@uncw.edu.
For any export control questions, please email exportcontrols@uncw.edu.
For any conflict of interest questions, please email coi@uncw.edu.
For any responsible conduct of research questions, please email rcr@uncw.edu.
Multiple members of the RIO team have access to these shared inboxes. This allows for a quicker response time and helps make sure questions are directed to the correct specialist for each area.
Leanne Prete
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 and data use agreements.
Melissa Green
Research Compliance Specialist
910-962-2602
Duties include conducting initial reviews on all human subject research application submissions, corresponding with researchers for clarifications on research application, 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, recording meeting minutes, and creating reports.
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.
Kristin Robeson
Research Compliance Specialist
910-962-3321
Email
Conducts compliance reviews of new grant proposals and assists investigators in meeting compliance requirements, assists with the review of human subject research submissions and committee activities, organizes and conducts training for the Responsible Conduct of Research training program, develops progress, activity and effectiveness reports for all RIO programs, and is responsible for website management.