Who do I contact?
Refer to the list below for who to contact based on your question/concern.
Human Research Protection Program
2240 Sutherland Dr., Suite 2 Knoxville, TN 37919
865-974-7697
utkirb@utk.edu
Each college and most non-college departments that conduct human subjects research are assigned an HRPO staff member to serve as that unit’s point of contact.
Examples: studies in review, responding to IRB-requested changes, and other research-specific topics such as study procedures, recruitment, informed consent, confidentiality, etc. plus other regulations impacting research (e.g., HIPAA, FERPA).
| College/Unit | Contact |
|---|---|
| Director, Human Research Protections | Contact: Rob Withrow 865-974-2457 rwithrow@utk.edu ZOOM Office Hours: Thursdays, 9–11 a.m. |
| Baker School of Public Policy
Herbert College of Agriculture/UTIA College of Social Work College of Veterinary Medicine |
Contact: Kadie Rome
IRB Specialist |
| College of Nursing
CEHHS: |
Contact: Becca Massey
Senior IRB Specialist 865-974-7494 Zoom Office Hours: Tuesdays 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| College of Arts and Sciences Tickle College of Engineering College of Law University-wide Units |
Contact: Rob Withrow
Director, Human Research Protections |
| IRB Specialist | Contact: Linda Zerby
IRB Specialist |
Examples include: unanticipated problems/adverse events, complaints, concerns about participant welfare or safety, etc.
Contact: Rob Withrow
rwithrow@utk.edu
Examples include: departmental training, classroom visits, etc.
Contact: Rob Withrow
rwithrow@utk.edu