Institutional Review Board
The IRB Office staff members work on campus with a hybrid schedule. To limit social distancing, please request a virtual meeting by sending your availability to the Downstate IRB Office. For a faster response time please send an e-mail to one of the staff members (below) or send an e-mail to the Downstate IRB Office.
IRB Member Nominations:
Voluntary service as an IRB member is a great opportunity to help improve the research enterprise, deepen personal knowledge on human research, and may create future professional opportunities. To learn more about this exciting opportunity click link below.
Members and Staff:
| IRB Chairs and Staff | Phone |
|---|---|
| Jeannette Jakus, MD, MBA, Chair | O: (718) 270-1229 |
| Vivian L. Chin, MD, Vice-Chair | O: (718) 613-8607 |
| Kevin L. Nellis, MS, Executive Director, Human Research Protection & Quality Assurance |
O: (718) 613-8461 M: (347) 352-2489 |
| Diann Johnson, MPH, Associate IRB Administrator |
O: (718) 270-4341 M: (347) 433-6656 |
| Nikol Celestine, BA, CHRC, Associate IRB Administrator |
O: (718) 270-4411 M: (929) 333-5280 |
| Associate IRB Administrator (Vacancy -TBH) | TBD |
| Nakih Gonzales, IRB Assistant |
O: (718) 270-4372 M: (929) 267-3132 |
| IRB Office |
O: (718) 613-8480 M: (929) 267-3132 |
IRB Rosters:
To obtain a copy of a previous roster, please contact Nakih Gonzales for assistance.
IRB Consultants:
IRB Office Location:
The Downstate IRB Office is located within the SUNY Research Foundation at 271 Lenox Road.
Downstate Investigators may visit the IRB by scheduling an appointment based on availability of the RF Visitors Conference Room.
Other meetings may be scheduled to take place remotely via Teams, Zoom, or phone call.
Please call or email the IRB Office at anytime for assistance.
Hours & Appointments:
The IRB Office hours are from 9 AM to 5 PM, but may vary due to staff schedules.