Research Integrity Directory

Brent Burns
- Assistant Vice President for Research Facilities and Federal Relations
- bburns@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3674
- Cell: 906-281-7746
- Lakeshore Center 214B
Specialties
- Manages human and animal subject research compliance areas including IRB and IACUC committees
- Oversees and provides expert advice and leadership in areas related to research integrity and regulatory compliance issues for the University
- Develops and conducts training for researchers in compliance areas
- Leads research facilities and campus equipment search tool - Equipment Finder
- Supports Laboratory Operations team efforts

David Dixon
- Director of Biological Laboratory Operations
- dcdixon@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2131
- Lakeshore Center 214A

Jeffrey Lewin
- Director of Chemical Laboratory Operations
- jclewin@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3153
- Lakeshore Center 205
Specialties
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Assists researchers in safely, ethically and legally managing chemicals from “cradle” (purchasing) to “grave” (disposal); assists researchers in the establishing procedures for the safe storage and use of chemicals
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Is a member of Research Integrity’s Laboratory Operations team and works closely with Environmental Health and Safety and Facilities Management to establish procedures for safely working in research and teaching laboratories, shops, and studios
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Provides a leadership role in the University's Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)

Kaitlyn Studinger
- Director of Animal Laboratory Operations
- kmstudin@mtu.edu
- Dow 617

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Dorinda Williams
- Interim IRB Administrator
- irb@mtu.edu
- 401-523-9022
- dorinda@peercg.com
Specialties
- IRB Administration
- Reviews IRB protocol submissions
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Advises Assistant Vice President for Research Integrity on human subjects research federal regulations, policies, and procedures.