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.

2025-26 Academic Year

Karen Donelan
Karen Donelan, PhD
Chair, Institutional Review Board
Heller School for Social Policy and Management

Brandeis University
Scientist Member, Affiliated

Hannah Clark
Hannah Clark, PhD
Department of Psychology

Brandeis University
Scientist Member, Affiliated

Farbod Farhadi
Farbod Farhadi, PhD
Associate Professor

Babson College
Scientist Member, Unaffiliated

Georgia Hall
Georgia Hall, PhD
Wellesley Centers for Women

Wellesley College
Scientist Member, Affiliated

Lori Parmet
Lori Parmet, MA
Associate Director of Sponsored Programs

Olin College
Non-scientist Member, Affiliated

Clarence Richardson
Clarence Richardson, JD
Mass. Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Non-scientist Member, Unaffiliated

joel thompson
Joel Thompson, JD
Harvard Prison Legal Assistance Project

Prisoner Representative, Unaffiliated

Jennifer Wicks
Jennifer Wicks, PhD
Heller School for Social Policy and Management

Brandeis University
Scientist Member, Affiliated

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

Brandeis University
Non-scientist Member, Affiliated