Human Research Protection Program

Institutional Review Board Members

The Brandeis University Institutional Review Board (IRB) is a diverse group comprising members of the faculty, administration and community imbued with scientific knowledge; an understanding of community mores; familiarity with institutional commitments, policies and procedures; and specific knowledge about regulations and the protection of human subjects in research.

2023-24 Academic Year

sharon reif
Sharon Reif, PhD
Chair, Institutional Review Board
Heller School for Social Policy and Management

Brandeis University
Scientist Member, Affiliated

Jess Charlap
Jess Charlap
Program Manager, Office of External Programs and Partnerships

Olin College
Non-scientist Member, Affiliated
Alternate for Lori Parmet

Gail Goldman, CIP

Human Research Protection Program

Brandeis University
Non-scientist Member, Affiliated
Alternate for Charles Yang

Georgia Hall
Georgia Hall, PhD
Wellesley Centers for Women

Wellesley College
Scientist Member, Affiliated

Lara Kuhn, PhD
Director of Research Integrity and Compliance

Brandeis University
Scientist Member, Affiliated
Prisoner Representative, Alternate

james lackner
James Lackner, PhD
Department of Psychology and Neuroscience

Brandeis University
Scientist Member, Affiliated

Julie Norem headshot
Julie Norem, PhD
Department of Psychology

Wellesley College
Scientist Member, Affiliated
Alternate for Georgia Hall

Lori Parmet
Lori Parmet, MA
Associate Director of Sponsored Programs

Olin College
Non-scientist Member, Affiliated

Clarence Richardson
Clarence Richardson, JD
Law Offices of Timothy R. Loff

Non-scientist Member, Unaffiliated

Jodi Sperber headshot
Jodi Sperber, PhD
Advisor and Consultant

Greater Boston Area
Scientist Member, Unaffiliated

joel thompson
Joel Thompson, JD
Harvard Prison Legal Assistance Project

Prisoner Representative, Unaffiliated

chi-jan yang
Chi-Jan Yang, MBA
Information and Technology Services

Brandeis University
Non-scientist Member, Affiliated