Ferris State Institutional Review Board (IRB) approves all research projects involving human subjects. The IRB's responsibilities include overseeing the protection of the rights and welfare of human subjects' involved in research. Committee members are comprised of Ferris faculty, staff and community members with various backgrounds and research interests. Human subject research continues to grow on campus; if you have an interest in serving on the committee, contact [email protected].
| Committee Member | College/Department |
| Katie Axford, Pharm.D, MPH, BCPS | Pharmacy |
| Qian Ding, PhD, MS, BPharm | Pharmacy |
| Heather Girand, Pharm.D | Pharmacy |
| Alison Konieczny, MS | FLITE Library |
| Brian McDowell, OD | Optometry |
| Paula McDowell, OD, FAAO | Optometry |
| Kimberly L. McVicar, DHA, MSA, MT (ASCP) | Health Administration & Health Information |
| Kathryn J. Niemeyer, PhD, MSc, MSN, FNP-BC, RN | Nursing |
| Christopher J. Richmond, Ph.D., LMFT, LP | Counseling Center |
| Nicholas Strait, DNP, MBA HCM, RN, NEA-BC | Community Member, Corewell Health |
| Janet Vizina-Roubal, DSW, LMSW | Social Work |
| Rita Walters, PhD | Social Work |
| David R. White, Ph.D., MJA (Chair) | Criminal Justice |
| Vanessa Wyss, PhD | Education |
The Ferris IRB meets monthly during the academic year (September-May).
For more information on application reviews and timelines, view our Application Process webpage.
Contact Information
Ferris State University Institutional Review Board
1010 Campus Drive, FLITE 410
Big Rapids, MI 49307
PHONE: (231) 591-2553
[email protected]