The composition of the Chicago State University Institutional Review Board (IRB) is determined by the applicable federal statute (45 CFR 46 §107) where the expertise and experience of the members reflect the type of research activities commonly conducted and reviewed by the IRB. The composition of the committee reflects a diversity of interests including appropriate consideration of the racial, gender and cultural backgrounds of its members. The CSU IRB includes scientists and non-scientists, academics and community representation. The CSU IRB also maintains an active list of consultants who possess the professional competence and expertise necessary to review research activities involving specialized populations including those vulnerable categories of subjects where such expertise is required.
Current IRB Members
Esther Jenkins, Ph.D., Chair
Psychology
Adesuyi A. Leslie Ajayi, MD, Ph.D.
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Sarah Austin, Ph.D..
Occupational Therapy
Cretora Barnett, M.A.
Community Representative
Emmett Bradbury, Ph.D.
Criminal Justice
Athanese Gahungu, Ed.D.
Educational Leadership and Curriculum Foundation
Yolanda M. Hardy, PharmD.
Pharmacy
Debrah Jefferson, Ph.D.
Office of the Provost (ex officio)
Louis Pancho McFarland, Ph.D.
Sociology
Carol Schultz, Ed.D.
Doctoral Studies
Sherri Seyfried, Ph.D., ACSW
Social Work
For more information, please contact Dr. Esther Jenkins at (773) 995-2196.
