MCW HRPP - an AAHRPP Accredited Institution since 2011
The Medical College of Wisconsin joins an elite group of about 250 U.S. organizations and seven organizations from outside the United States in achieving full accreditation from the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs, Inc. (AAHRPP). In achieving full AAHRPP accreditation, MCW has demonstrated its commitment to rigorous standards that help protect research participants while ensuring that society continues to reap the benefits of research.
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MCW HRPP Mission Statement
MCW Human Research Protection Program’s (HRPP) primary mission is to protect the rights, welfare and privacy of all individuals participating in research sponsored by the Medical College of Wisconsin, Froedtert Health and BloodCenter of Wisconsin . The HRPP oversees and supports the MCW Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) which review all research studies involving human subjects for safety, compliance with regulations, scientific quality, and ethical standards. The HRPP provides guidance and resources for the MCW IRBs, investigators, and study team members. Ongoing training for researchers and quality improvement activities are directed toward compliance with regulations and scientific integrity.
HRPP Contact Information
For an overview of the office, please review HRPP Organization Chart
For general questions, feel free to email IRB Office
HRPP Leadership
HRPP Contact |
Title |
Phone |
Area of Focus |
| David C. Clark, PhD | Director, Human Research Protections Program | (414) 955-8422 | Human Subject Research Determinations; FDA-regulated devices; Engagement in Research consultation |
| AnnMarie Eve | IRB Operations Manager | (414) 955-4415 | General IRB Operations, eBridge SmartForms, Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office, Emergency Use Notification |
| Kathryn Gaudreau | IRB Development and Education | (414) 955-8337 | Policy & Procedure development, Research Education; AAHRPP Accreditation |
| Jenifer Hollenstein | IRB Manager | (414) 955-8288 | |
| Roxanne Pritchard | Quality Improvement Manager | (414) 955-8844 | Routine Review; For-Cause Audits; Requested Reviews; Consent Observations |
| Beth McDonough | Inter-Institutional Liaison | (414) 955-4585 | IRB Deferral Agreements; Inter-Institutional Agreements; Central and Single IRB requests |
| Sara Griffin | IRB Analyst | (414) 955-4196 | Consent Form templates; Real-Time IRB Review |
MCW IRB Coordinators
| IRB Coordinator | Committee # | Phone |
| David Platz |
1 |
(414) 955- 4408 |
| Tim Schafer |
2 |
(414) 955-8362 |
| Ashley Zellhoefer, MS |
3 |
(414) 955-8455 |
| Jenifer Hollenstein Heather LaBonte |
4 |
(414) 955-8288 |
| Dana Hirn Mueller, PhD Harry Brammer, MS |
5 |
(414) 955-8601 (414) 955-8348 |
| Christopher Hillard, MS | Reliance | (414) 955-8505 |
| Morgan Medina | (414) 955-8422 |
QI Specialists
| QI Specialist | Phone | Activities |
| Faye Overly | (414) 955-4687 | Routine Reviews, For-Cause Audits; Requested Reviews; Consent Observations |
| TBD | Routine Reviews, For-Cause Audits; Requested Reviews; Consent Observations |