The mandate of the UREB is to review the ethical acceptability of research including approving, rejecting, proposing modifications to, or terminating any proposed or ongoing research involving human participants which is conducted within, or by members of, the institution using considerations set forth in the TCPS2 as a minimum standard. The UREB reports to Senate annually but is subject to the requirements of the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans, established by the Government of Canada’s Panel on Research Ethics. The terms of reference for the Committee can be found within the Senate By-Laws (14.13).
Chair:
Dr. Daniel Séguin, July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2026
Vice Chair:
Dr. Will Shead, July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025
External Community Members:
David Braha (to June 30, 2027)
Justin Hiltz (to June 30, 2025)
Ex-Officio Members:
Research Ethics Co-ordinator, Brenda Gagne
Member knowledgeable in the law, Vacant
Faculty Representatives (10):
Dr. Andrea Fraser, Education: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027
Dr. Arron Fraser, Professional Studies: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2025
Dr. Christine Lackner, Arts & Science: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2025
Dr. Jamie Leach, Professional Studies, November 29, 2024 – June 30, 2027
Dr. Amna Mirza, Education: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027
Dr. Daniel Séguin, Arts & Science: January 1, 2024 – June 30, 2026
Dr. Will Shead, Arts & Science: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027
Dr. Max Stick, Arts & Science: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027
Dr. Daniel Wadden, Professional Studies, January 1, 2024 – June 30, 2026
Dr. Jeff Young, Professional Studies: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027
Note: Italics denote terms which do not include the entire academic year.