The IRB at Mercer University must review and approve research if it involves human subjects.
This process is designed to ensure that the research protects the rights and welfare of human subjects, for example, by minimizing risks, selecting subject's equitably, obtaining informed consent, and ensuring privacy and confidentiality.
IRB approval is valid for one year. If the research continues, the IRB must review and approve the study again prior to its expiration.
The investigator is required to notify the IRB if subjects experience:
physical injury, unexpected or unexplained adverse events, improper disclosure of private information, economic loss, and other harmful or potentially harmful occurrences.
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Name |
Degree/Credentials |
Position Title |
Membership |
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David Mathis |
M.D. |
Chair, Mercer University, School of Medicine |
Scientist, Member |
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David E. Burtner |
M.D. |
Mercer University, School of Medicine |
Scientist, Member |
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James E. Radiker |
Ph.D |
Mercer University, College of Liberal Arts |
Scientist, Member |
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Johnny Fambro |
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Director, Local Community Based Organization |
Non-Affiliate, Non Scientist |
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Marqueta Hall |
Pharm.D |
Pharmacist, Local Pharmacy |
Non-Affiliated, Scientist |
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Sharon Hall |
M.P.A |
Community Member |
Non-Affiliated, Non Scientist, |
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Helen F. Hodges |
Ph.D. |
Mercer University, Georgia Baptist College of Nursing |
Scientist, Member, Alternate for Tanya Sudia-Robinson |
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Vanthida Huang |
Pharm. D.
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Mercer University, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences |
Scientist, Member |
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David L. Innes |
Ph.D., J.D. |
Mercer University, Associate Vice President Research |
Non-Voting Member |
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Shawn Jackson |
CRC |
Mercer University, School of Medicine, Clinical Research Coordinator |
Non-Scientist, Member |
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Sophia W. James |
B.S. |
Mercer University School of Medicine |
Community Member, Scientist |
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G. Bernard Meyer von Bremen |
Pharm. D.
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Medical Center of Central Georgia
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Scientist, Member |
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Katherine Momary |
Pharm.D. |
Mercer University, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences |
Scientist, Member |
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Mary O’Phelan |
Ph.D. |
Mercer University, Tift College of Education |
Scientist, Member |
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Phillip S. Owen |
Pharm.D. |
Mercer University, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences |
Scientist, Member, Alternate for Chad M. Vandenberg |
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Phyllis Park-Veal |
Pharm. D.
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Scientist, Member |
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Rebekah Passante |
J.D. |
Mercer University, Assistant General Counsel |
Non-Voting Member |
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Tanya Sudia-Robinson |
Ph.D |
Mercer University, Georgia Baptist College of Nursing |
Scientist Member |
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Wade Scott |
Pharm.D |
Pharmacist, Local Pharmacy |
Non-Affiliated, Scientist , Alternate for Marqueta Hall |
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Ronald E. Terry |
Doctor of Theology |
Pastor, Local Church |
Non-Affiliated, Member |
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Chad M. Vandenberg |
Pharm.D. |
Mercer University, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences |
Scientist, Member |
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Joseph M. Van De Water |
M.D. |
Mercer University School of Medicine |
Scientist, Member |
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Roger A. (Al) Williams |
Ph.D. |
Mercer University, School of Medicine |
Scientist, Member |
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Ajuania White |
M.P.H. |
Mercer University, Compliance Administrator |
Nonscientist, Member |
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