The IRB falls under the purview of the Office of Research. Our policies and procedures have been cleared by the Office of Counsel. Our Federalwide Assurance number is FWA00019998. IRB Committee Ann Bianchi, Chair College of Nursing Jennifer Bruzek, Vice Chair College of Education Paul Whitehead (Alternate Member) College of Education Milton Shen College of Business Ivey Mackenzie (Alternate member) College of Business Jennifer Sims College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Kristin Weger (Alternate Member) College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Joe Ng College of Science Ahmed Lawan (Alternate Member) College of Science Sampson Gholston College of Engineering Bryan Mesmer (Alternate Member) College of Engineering Jennifer Bail College of Nursing Monica Beck (Alternate Member) College of Nursing Chris Newlin Community Member National Children’s Advocacy Center Jessica Rodgers Office of Sponsored Programs Please direct any inquiries concerning the IRB to Dr. Ann Bianchi, IRB Chair, at irb@uah.edu or 256.824.2465.