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Ms. Cooper supervises a staff of 27 in the OIRB.  She is a member of Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R), the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) IRB Directors Forum.
Responsibilities
  • Directs the planning, operations, and support of the IRB
  • Ensures adherence to human subjects research regulations
  • Oversees accreditation activities
  • Acts as liaison with federal agencies
  • Develops policies and procedures​​