The Institutional Review Board (IRB) is an administrative body that is charged with the review and oversight of all human subject research conducted by members of the Kansas Health Science University (KHSU)-Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KansasCOM) community, using KHSU-KansasCOM facilities or resources, or involving use or disclosure of identifiable private information created or maintained by KHSU-KansasCOM. The IRB is charged with safeguarding the rights and welfare of human participants in research activities conducted or supported by the institution and ensuring that the project complies with federal standards.

For a full description of IRB policies and procedures, please consult the ​KHSU IRB Handbook 2025 I.M_1.8.2025.pdf

 

The IRB provides training and support for faculty, staff, and students for the IRB process.  

 

All research projects involving human subjects conducted under the auspices of or associated with KHSU-KansasCOM or Kansas Education and Research Network (KERN) require IRB review. This includes projects conducted by faculty, staff, or students. The IRB has the authority to approve, disapprove, monitor, and require modifications in all research activities that fall within its jurisdiction as specified by both the federal regulations and institutional policy.  

 

No research involving human subjects may commence until all required Institutional approvals (including IRB approval) are obtained. The results from studies conducted without obtaining prior IRB approval cannot ​be represented as having such approval and may not be published in association with KHSU-KansasCOM or KERN.  

 

IRB is guided by the ethical principles described in the following: 

 

The Belmont Report  

Research Integrity  

 

​Members of the KHSU​ IRB:

David Shubert, Ph.D. (chair)

Saajan Bhakta, Ph.D.

Jeremy Gallegos, Ph.D.

Shannon Curran, ABD

John Vogt, MS

Chein Ah (Andy) Hu, Ph.D.

Mark Mosley, M.D., M.P.H.

​Michael Morrow, M.D.

Kelly McFall, Ph.D. (non-science member)

Teresa Cowan-Christen, Psy.D. (external member)



For any questions regarding your proposed research, please contact Dr. David Shubert, IRB Chair or Dr. Duane Brandau, Director of Research and Scholarly Activity.  


To report questionable research: please contact Dr. David Shubert, IRB Chair.  


​Submit an IRB Proposal through Cayuse

  

Cayuse Account Request

Outside researchers, including KERN members may request a guest Cayuse account by contacting David Shubert or John Vogt. For an overview of the Cayuse platform: Cayuse Handout.pptx


Getting Started   

Learn how to prepare your research proposal.  


Human Ethics Training

You must complete CITI human ethics training to submit a proposal. Get started here.  For assistance logging into the CITI site: CITI Training.docx. 


KERN 

Kansas Education and Research Network  

 

Concerns or Complaints Email Dr. Shubert with the subject Line: Research Concern or Complaint

Report concerns about ongoing research.  

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