After a national search, the Office of the Associate Vice President for Research Integrity is excited to announce that Annie Risenmay has been named as Director of the Institutional Review Board (IRB).

Ms. Risenmay officially began this position on November 1, 2024, reporting to Dr. Caren Frost, Associate Vice President for Research Integrity.

Ms. Risenmay comes into this key leadership position with expertise in ethical review, regulatory compliance, and research oversight for ensuring the protection of human subject participants in research. She brings with her 15 years of service for the institution and has previously served as the Associate Director for the IRB.

Ms. Risenmay is a highly effective and skilled administrator due to her wealth of experience in the IRB space. She has been a central contributor to the IRB office and has been integral to the implementation of oversight for new regulatory requirements such as the Final Common Rule and the Single IRB mandate.

The AVP for Research Integrity is looking forward to working with Annie in her new role.