Kelli Bursey Takes the Helm as Chair of the Oak Ridge Sitewide Institutional Review Board (ORSIRB)
Kelli Bursey has taken on the role of chair of the Oak Ridge Sitewide Institutional Review Board (ORSIRB). This federally mandated organization is responsible for overseeing the protection of human subjects involved in research.
Bursey brings with her a wealth of experience as an ORAU health education specialist and project manager, a position she has successfully held since 2008. Additionally, she has been an esteemed member of the ORSIRB for 12 years.
Her expertise lies in qualitative and quantitative research, formative research, and research and evaluation. She has collaborated with diverse audiences, government agencies, and various organizations, leveraging her knowledge as a research and health communications expert to great effect.
Bursey is a proud recipient of a Master of Public Health degree from Morehouse School of Medicine in 2008. Notably, she also holds a bachelor’s degree in microbiology from the Ohio State University.
In a recent news release, Bursey expressed her excitement and honor at taking the helm. She remarked, “I got involved with the ORSIRB 12 years ago because I wanted to become more knowledgeable for my co-workers and clients when we submit research, but I never imagined it would evolve to me becoming chair. I’m excited to bring awareness to our Human Subject Protection Program, which has been pretty siloed up to this point, and highlight our website as well as the recent achievement of accreditation from the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs.”
The ORSIRB plays a crucial role in reviewing and overseeing research conducted at various participating sites to ensure ethical principles and federal regulations are adhered to. Its scope includes facilities such as ORAU, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Y-12 National Security Complex, and other Department of Energy facilities.
This article was originally published on Knoxville News Sentinel: Bursey named chair of Oak Ridge Sitewide Institutional Review Board
