Contact Us

Contact Us!

For General Research Compliance Inquiries

• Email: researchcompliance@wm.edu
• Phone: +1 (757) 221-7650
• Bookings Page

For SPARCS Cayuse Assistance

• Email: support@wm.edu  (include SPARCS in subject line of email)

If you would like to meet with someone from our office, it is recommended to first email to discuss your questions/concerns. The Research Compliance office email (listed above) is monitored by our Research Compliance staff, and responses should be provided within 2-3 business days.

Staff

Alyson Wilson

Vice Provost for Research

Shelby Still

Director of Research Compliance

Emma Gourdie

Research Compliance Analyst
IRB Lead
Assists with IACUC & IBC

Steven Mamer

Research Compliance Analyst
IACUC Lead
Assists with IRB & IBC

Amy Osbourne

SPARCS Cayuse Application Specialist (IT)

Research Compliance Team Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of research compliance and implements policy for matters related to human subjects, animal research, biosafety, and the responsible conduct of research. Primary point of conduct for reporting research compliance matters to federal agencies.
• Serves as ex-officio member of university research compliance committees, manages protocol tracking databases and other records, advises committees on regulatory questions, and investigates and documents cases of noncompliance.
• Ensures that all university research activities are covered by appropriate protocols as required. 
• Assures that all faculty, staff, and students receive compliance training and other required instruction.
• Maintains training records and other documents required by auditors to demonstrate compliance under 2CFR200 and State and Federal codes.