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For General Research Compliance Inquiries
Email: researchcompliance@wm.edu
Phone: +1 (757) 221-7650
For SPARCS Cayuse Assistance
Email: support@wm.edu
(include SPARCS in subject line of email)
If you would like to meet with someone from our office, it is recommended to first email or book a meeting before contacting individuals listed below. The Research Compliance office email is monitored by our Research Compliance staff, and responses should be provided within 2-3 business days.
Staff
Alyson Wilson
Vice Provost for Research
Katherine Davis Small
Executive Director of Sponsored Programs
Shelby Still
Director of Research Compliance
Emma Gourdie
Research Compliance Analyst
IRB Lead
Assists with IACUC & IBC
Steven Mamer
Research Compliance Analyst
IACUC Lead
Assists with IRB & IBC
Amy Osbourne
SPARCS Cayuse Application Specialist (IT)
Please use the contact methods listed to get in touch with any of these individuals.
Research Compliance Team Responsibilities
- Manages all aspects of research compliance and implements policy for matters related to human subjects, animal research, biosafety, and the responsible conduct of research. Primary point of conduct for reporting research compliance matters to federal agencies.
- Serves as ex-officio member of university research compliance committees, manages protocol tracking databases and other records, advises committees on regulatory questions, and investigates and documents cases of noncompliance.
- Ensures that all university research activities are covered by appropriate protocols as required.
- Assures that all faculty, staff, and students receive compliance training and other required instruction.
- Maintains training records and other documents required by auditors to demonstrate compliance under 2CFR200 and State and Federal codes.