Research Ethics & Compliance Office
E. Sarah Bennett – Manager, Research Ethics & Compliance
Contact regarding:
- Compliance with local, national, and international policies and legislation
- Activities, procedures and direction of Research Ethics administration
- Ethics or integrity queries or concerns
- Training and presentations
250-519-6706
elizabeth.bennett@islandhealth.ca
COMPLIANCE
Tracy Wong - Research Quality Assurance Specialist
- Advises on and provides training regarding quality and compliance-related activities including US FCOI
250-519-5300 ext. 36220
tracy.wong@islandhealth.ca
INSTITUTIONAL APPROVALS
Kimberly Horie - Research Administrative Coordinator
- Coordinates the operational review for research studies accessing Island Health resources and sites.
250-519-6726 ext. 36726
kimberly.horie@islandhealth.ca
CLINICAL RESEARCH ETHICS BOARD (CREB)
Karen Medler - Research Ethics Coordinator
- Coordinates the review of Clinical minimal risk and full board applications and associated deferral/proviso responses, post-approval activities, and general inquiries related to clinical research ethics.
250-519-5300 ext. 36207
karen.medler@islandhealth.ca
Joey Pearson - Research Ethics Administrative Assistant
- CREB support
- Responsible for handling incoming general inquiries, minimal risk CREB post-approval activities, and fee payment.
250-519-5300 ext. 36207
joy.pearson@islandhealth.ca
HEALTH RESEARCH ETHICS BOARD (HREB)
Victoria Philibert - Research Ethics Coordinator
- Coordination of HREB policies and expectations, and coordinates the review of behavioural applications, and provides support for harmonized ethics reviews.
250-519-5300 ext. 36212
victoria.philibert@islandhealth.ca
Julita Traylen – Research Ethics Administrative Assistant
- HREB support
- Responsible for handling incoming general inquiries, minimal risk HREB post-approval activities, and fee payment.
250-519-5300 ext. 36216
julita.traylen@islandhealth.ca
Questions, complaints or concerns?
If you have any concerns about your rights or experiences as a research participant in a study, please contact the Island Health Research Ethics & Compliance Office in Victoria at 250-519-6726 or email ResearchEthics@islandhealth.ca.