The Mandate of the University Research Ethics Board (UREB) is to review the ethical acceptability of research including approving, rejecting, proposing modifications to, or terminating any proposed or ongoing research involving human participants which is conducted within, or by members of, the institution using considerations set forth in the TCPS2 as a minimum standard. The UREB reports to MSVU Senate annually but is subject to the requirements of the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS), established by the Government of Canada’s Panel on Research Ethics.  The terms of reference for the Committee can be found within the MSVU Senate By-Laws (14.13).

UREB Membership 2024-2025:

Chair (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2026):

Dr. Daniel Seguin

Vice Chair (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025):

Dr. Will Shead

External Community Members (3):

Mr. Justin Hiltz (to June 30, 2025)
Mr. David Braha (to June 30, 2027)
Mr. Sean Seames (to June 30, 2027)

Ex-Officio Members:

Research Ethics and Compliance Officer, Ms. Brenda Gagné

Legal Member (1):

Member knowledgeable in the law, TBA

Faculty Representatives (10):

Dr. Arron Fraser, Business and Tourism: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2025
Dr. Andrea Fraser, Education: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027
Dr. Christine Lackner, Psychology: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2025
Dr. Jamie Leach, Child and Youth Study: November 29, 2024 – June 20, 2027
Dr. Amna Mirza, Education: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027
Dr. Daniel Séguin, Psychology: January 1, 2024 – June 30, 2026
Dr. Will Shead, Psychology:  July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027
Dr. Max Stick, Arts and Science: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027
Dr. Danny Wadden, Business and Tourism: January 1, 2024 – June 30, 2026
Dr. Jeff Young, Business and Tourism: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027