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Institutional Review Board

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The Institutional Review Board (IRB) Office ensures the research goals of the Augusta University enterprise are met, while protecting human subjects involved in research and verifying the enterprise meets compliance standards.

We also serve as the central contact for facilitating the goals of the Enterprise Human Research Protection Program (HRPP).

Our office provides:

  • Administrative support for the internal IRBs and a liaison for the external IRBs
  • Monitoring and oversight for all IRB approved studies
  • Education and training for human research investigators, staff, and IRB members
 

Contact Us

Research Institutional Review Board

irb@augusta.edu

706-721-3110

Contact Us

Research Compliance

Health Sciences Campus
Augusta, GA 30912

706-721-1483

800-576-6623

(Institutional Compliance Hotline)

Emergencies: For after-hours research subject-related emergencies, please call the IRB Office at 706-721-3110.

Resources for Investigators

Locate Forms, Policies & Guidance Documents

Enter the search term that you are looking for, i.e. OnCore forms, OnCore policies, or OnCore guidance, and review a list of items matching your search term.

Tools for Researchers

Ask Andy Q&A

Have a quick question for our office? Submit your inquiry and get a response from an IRB expert.Ask Andy Q&A

IRB Study Consultation

Consult with one of our IRB experts to discuss new study proposals, amendments to existing studies, or other study-specific concerns, and receive personalized guidance on the submission process.

IRB Study Consultation

Virtual Walk-In Wednesday: IRB Educational Webinar Series

Designed for researchers at all levels, the series features expert-led sessions on IRB topics and research processes essential to human subject research at Augusta University.Virtual Walk-In Wednesday: IRB Educational Webinar Series

IRB Training Session

Our office offers tailored educational support to Augusta University faculty and staff through one-on-one training and guest lectures on human subjects research and ethics.

IRB Training Session

Protocol Builder

Protocol Builder is an online tool that helps investigators create IRB-ready human subject research protocols with all required elements for scientific and ethical review.Protocol Builder

IRB Training Videos

Our IRB Training Video Archive contains a wide range of videos designed to educate human subjects researchers on ethical principles, regulatory requirements, and the IRB submission process.IRB Training Videos

New Study Submission Requirements

First time submitting to the IRB? No problem! Watch this helpful instructional video for an overview of the general requirements for new study submissions to the AU IRB.New Study Submission Requirements

Getting Started Guide for IRB Submissions

The Getting Started Handbook is a helpful resource for investigators, providing a detailed overview of the required tasks and documents for various types of study submissions, including new studies, amendments, and reportable events.Getting Started Guide for IRB Submissions

CITI Program Training

All investigators are required to complete the appropriate CITI Program training courses prior to engaging in human subject research activities at AU.CITI Program Training

Requesting Human Research Box Drive Access for IRB Approved Studies

Once IRB approval is granted, the Principal Investigator must request access to the Human Research Box Drive, where all human subject data must be stored to ensure confidentiality and data security.
Requesting Human Research Box Drive Access for IRB Approved Studies

Research Announcements & New Initiatives

Check out upcoming events, webinars, and policy updates related to Research.Research Announcements & New Initiatives 

IRBNet

Innovative Solutions for Compliance and Research Management

IRBNet is an electronic IRB submission system that was implemented by Augusta University IRB in May 2014.

IRBNet Portal

Additional Resources

  • Audit and Compliance
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IRB Newsletters

2024

  • January 29
  • June 18
  • October 29

2022

  • January 13
  • April 14

2021

  • June 9
  • February 22

2020

  • August 21

 

2019

  • November 25
  • August 9

 

Our Staff

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Tiffany Coleman, MS, MPH, CIP

  • IRB Director

706-446-5184

tifcoleman@augusta.edu

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Heather Wilson, BS, CIM, CIP

  • Regulatory Compliance Manager

706-721-1482

hwilson@augusta.edu

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Marcela Hodges, BBA

  • Regulatory & Quality Specialist

706-721-1480

chodges@augusta.edu

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Asia Bonam, BS

  • IRB Analyst 1

abonam@augusta.edu

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Sana Khan, BS

  • IRB Analyst I

706-737-1441

SKHAN4@augusta.edu

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Nicole Mitchell, MA, MLIS

  • IRB Coordinator - Social and Behavioral Research

706-721-9346

amitchell5@augusta.edu

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Melissa Toomer, CIC

  • IRB Specialist

706-721-9626

mtoomer@augusta.edu

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Bianca Marsh, BA

  • IRB Training Coordinator

706-721-1478

BMARSH@augusta.edu

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Elizabeth Hoyer, BS

  • Graduate Assistant

ehoyer@augusta.edu

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