Members

Dr. Roshan (Bob) D. Ahuja is a Professor of Marketing at Xavier University. His research interests include the ethical issues surrounding marketing research in children.

Dr. Michael J. Colligan, a research psychologist, recently retired from the National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health where he served as Chair of the NIOSH Human Subjects Review Board.

Mrs. Joanne Phillips Estes is an Assistant Professor in Xavier's Department of Occupational Therapy and a Ph.D. candidate with a focus of study in ethics.  Her experience as an occupational therapist, educator, department chair, and researcher has prepared her for her work on the IRB.

Dr. Charles Grossman is a Professor in Xavier’s Department of Biology. For many years his research involved immuno-endocrinology. He also collaborated with research physicians at the Cincinnanti VA Medical Center in a number of clinical areas relating to alcohol and immunity.  More recently his research involves acoustical and other behavioral activities of the captive manatees. 

Dr. Kathleen Hart, Interim Chair of the IRB,  has been a member of the IRB since its inception. Dr. Hart is a Professor in Xavier's Psychology Department and specializes in Clinical Child Neuropsychology / Forensic Assessment; her research interests are child forensic issues and factors related to juvenile delinquency.

Dr. Brent Richardson has worked for over 15 years as a counselor, therapist, and administrator with at-risk youth and families in settings that include a treatment foster care agency, a rural high school, a family counseling center, a psychiatric hospital, and a residential special education school. Dr. Richardson is an Associate Professor in Xavier's Master's of Education in Agency and Community Counseling program.

Dr. Susan Schmidt is Chair and Professor/Epidemiologist in School of Nursing. She has conducted several national and international presentations on topics related to her research including ethics in patient recruitment for research.