Compliance

Notre Dame Research (NDR) is responsible for:

  • Communicating procedures and responsibilities to individual researchers through timely and appropriate education.
  • Upholding University researchers to the highest of standards, including understanding the responsibilities of research.
  • Designing standards and policies that effectively enable researchers to meet federal and institutional requirements.

  • Auditing

    Notre Dame Research’s Compliance Team serves as the liaison for all Notre Dame researchers to Research and Sponsored Programs Accounting. In addition, Compliance is responsible for data retention and records management related to research.

  • Research Integrity

    The University of Notre Dame is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of research integrity by fostering a culture of responsibility and ethical conduct in all scholarly activities.

  • Research Security

    The University of Notre Dame is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of research integrity by fostering a culture of responsibility and ethical conduct in all scholarly activities

Meet the Team

  1. Peyton Banks

    Compliance Education and Quality Assurance Program Coordinator

  2. Jeni Baranski

    IACUC Program Manager

  3. Cesar Bernal

    IRB Program Manager

  4. Holly Bizoe

    NDRAC Administrative Assistant

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    Justin Bredlau

    Senior Research Security Policy Analyst

  6. Joy Bryde

    Conflict of Interest Program Director

  7. Heather Buelow

    IBC Program Coordinator

  8. Eric Felde

    Director of Research Integrity

  9. Lisa Nichols

    Executive Director of Research Security

  10. Alexander Porter

    Research Compliance Program Coordinator

  11. Swarna Pothur

    IRB Program Manager

  12. Liz Rulli

    Associate Vice President for Research

  13. Jessica Stroud

    Senior Export Control Program Manager

  14. Christina Swift

    IACUC Program Manager

  15. Scott Thompson

    Regulated Research Program Director

Meet the Team

  1. Liz Rulli

    Associate Vice President for Research

Need More Information?

For general questions on Notre Dame Research Compliance, please email compliance@nd.edu. Please also review Frequently Asked Questions about Compliance.

For relevant forms, codes, and policies, please visit the Resource Library

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New Office Hours and Appointments

The IRB, IACUC, and IBC are excited to announce new virtual office hours and drop-in appointment options. To provide improved flexibility in our support and service, we will be holding virtual office hours and drop-in appointments to address any questions or concerns you may have.

  IRB Virtual Office Hours IACUC and IBC Virtual Drop-in Appointments
Dates: 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month Monday–Thursday
Times: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM Afternoons
Platform: Zoom Google Meet
Link: Join Zoom Meeting Schedule An Appointment

How to Join

  • Visit the provided link at the scheduled time.
  • Ensure you have a stable internet connection.
  • Prepare any questions or topics you would like to discuss.

What to Expect

  • Personalized assistance with your queries.
  • Clarification on IRB and IACUC processes, policies, etc.
  • General guidance and support.

Connect With Us

To more efficiently respond to your questions and requests, we have created three new email addresses:

We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to engage with us and ensure you have the support you need. If you have any specific questions or topics you would like to cover, please feel free to email us in advance.

We look forward to connecting with you during our virtual hours!