Contact:

Staff (in Alphabetical Order):

Diane Ament, Director of Research Assurances

Diane is responsible for developing, modifying and implementing regular, effective education and training programs targeted to specific research compliance issues, policies, procedures and processes. Diane is also responsible for providing oversight of the Office of Research Assurances, which supports the activities of the Institutional Biosafety Committee, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, and the Institutional Review Board.
dament@iastate.edu

Ph:515.294.3115

Shirley Barton, Receptionist

Shirley serves as the initial point of contact for all incoming traffic and is the primary recipient of incoming mail for the ORA and OSPA. Shirley schedules meetings for the ORA and also assists with providing support for the IRB.
sbarton@iastate.edu

Ph: 515.294.4215

Jan Canny, IRB Administrator

Jan is responsible for conducting preliminary reviews of Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols, answering questions regarding the IRB review process, completion of forms, and providing support for the IRB.
IRB@iastate.edu

Ph:(515) 294-4566

Katy Reeder, IBC Administrator

Katy is responsible for conducting preliminary reviews of Institutional Biosafety (IBC) protocols, answering questions regarding the IBC review process, completion of forms, and providing support for the IBC.
redeerka@iastate.edu

Ph:(515) 294-5412

Connie Regenold, Administrative Specialist

Connie is responsible for overall office administration of the ORA. Connie writes and edits training materials and manuals and helps provide support for the IACUC and IRB.
cregenol@iastate.edu

Ph: (515) 294-1516

Chris Pilson, Systems Analyst II

Chris is the interim contact person for questions related to the electronic review forms in Liquid Office and the IACUC on-line training. Chris is also responsible for hardware and software maintenance for the ORA and OSPA.
cpilson@mail.adp.iastate.edu

Ph: (515) 294-8921

Sarah Zamzow, IACUC Administrator

Sarah is responsible for conducting preliminary reviews of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) protocols, answering questions regarding the IACUC review process, completion of review forms, and providing support for the IACUC.
sbastyr@iastate.edu

Ph:(515) 294-9581