IRB at College of Staten Island

The Institutional Review Board (IRB) at the CSI is one of CUNY’s 21 IRB’s. It is the responsibility of the IRB to oversee the protection of the rights and welfare of all human subjects in research projects conducted at CSI as well as research projects conducted by CSI faculty, staff, students, and administrators. These oversight responsibilities include: monitoring compliance of any ongoing research involving human subjects with federal, state and university regulations; monitoring University compliance with the same regulations and laws; and leading educational efforts CSI-wide regarding human subjects protections.

CSI’s IRB is overseen by CUNY’s Office of Research Conduct. The Executive Director of the Office of Research Conduct is Ms. Patricia MacCubbin 212-794-5504 . The Office of Research Conduct is located within the Office of Academic Affairs at the CUNY Central Office, reports to the University Dean for Research, and works in concert with the President of the Research Foundation.

Performing Research at CSI

All CSI faculty, staff, students and administrators who are conducting research with human subjects must apply for and receive IRB approval before commencement of their research project. No retroactive approval is ever given. In addition, all non-CSI researchers wishing to conduct research involving CSI faculty, students, staff or administrators must also apply for and receive IRB approval. The members of the IRB are willing to provide education concerning human subjects regulations and the process of applying. Academic Departments may wish to invite an IRB member to speak at a meeting concerning IRB issues.