Gregory D. Kirk, Vice Dean for Research (VDR) oversees all aspects of BSPH research activities. He serves as the School’s designated Institutional Official (IO) responsible for ensuring research compliance with federal regulations regarding human subjects and animal research, conflict of interest, biosafety, environment, and export controls. For these activities, he reports directly to the Dean but also works closely with University leadership as well as school leadership and department chairs.

The following individuals/entities work closely with the Vice Dean for Research in the Research Office.

Contact List

Gregory D. Kirk, Vice Dean for Research, BSPH

BSPH.research@jhu.edu

Katherine Frey, Executive Director BSPH IRB

kparris1@jhu.edu

Brian Bittner, Research Compliance Specialist

bbittne2@jh.edu

Junie Burke, Communications Specialist

jburke55@jh.edu

Sara Tabinsky, Administrative Specialist

stabins1@jh.edu

Research Council (Chair: Greg Kirk)

BSPH.research@jhu.edu

Data Council (Chair: Keri Althoff)

kalthoff@jhu.edu


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