Juniata’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) ensures protection of human research subjects and compliance with federal regulations. Written approval from the IRB is required before starting any research at Juniata involving human subjects. IRB forms, procedures, and training requirements are listed on our Moodle site. Please contact the IRB Chair with any questions.

Juniata’s IRB:

  • Roy Nagle (Chair), Executive Director, Research Integrity and Environmental Safety
  • Leslie Leckvarcik (Secretary), Director of Science Outreach and Grants Compliance Coordinator
  • Hannah Bellwoar, Professor of English
  • Matthew Damschroder, Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students
  • Jalen Denson, President, Class of 2025 (Student Member)
  • Chris Grant, Associate Professor of Biology
  • Travis Lee, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Huntingdon Area School District (Community Member)
  • Territa Poole, Associate Professor of Psychology
  • Wade Roberts, Professor of Philosophy