Navigating Research Compliance

Join us for a Lunch & Learn session during Research Week to learn how research compliance at CSUF ensures that research is conducted safely, ethically, and legally—an essential aspect for both faculty and students involved in research. The Office of Research Compliance will guide you through key areas, including the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), explaining their importance, required training, and application processes. We'll also dive into the Institutional Review Board (IRB)—what it is, why it matters for students and faculty conducting human research, and how to submit IRB protocols confidently. This session will equip you with the knowledge of research compliance requirements and how to navigate them, ensuring your research aligns with university, state, and federal regulations. There will be time for questions at the end, so come prepared to learn how to ensure your research is compliant every step of the way.

 

Lunch & Learn Series

Monday, April 14, 2025

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

Zoom

 

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Panelists

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Matt Englar-Carlson, Ph.D., Professor, IRB Chair

Dr. Matt Englar-Carlson is the department chair and professor of counseling at the CSUF, as well as the director of the Center for Boys and Men. A Fellow of the American Psychological Association, his scholarship focuses on men and masculinities, social justice and diversity issues in psychological training and practice, and theories of psychotherapy. As a member of the APA Task Force for Boys in School, he is committed to educating teachers and parents about healthy boyhood. He is the co-creator with of the Positive Psychology Positive Masculinities (PPPM) model- the original framework of positive and healthy masculinities. He was a core author of the  APA Guidelines for Professional Psychological Practice with Boys and Men. His books include In the Room with Men: A Casebook of Therapeutic Change, Counseling Troubled Boys: A Guidebook for Professionals,  A Counselor’s Guide to Working with Men, and the upcoming Listening to the Voices of Men in Therapy and the Therapists Who Work with Them. He is series editor of the 27-volume APA monograph series Theories of Psychotherapy (APA), and co-author of the monograph on Adlerian Psychotherapy. He is the clinical advisor for the men’s mental health app, Mental, and serves on Movember’s  Global Men’s Health Advisory Committee, and the advisory board for the Positive Masculinity Foundation. 

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Mandie Claussen, Research Compliance Specialist, Office of Research Compliance

Mandie Claussen is a dedicated Research Compliance Specialist at the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP), where she works to ensure that students, faculty, and staff adhere to research compliance guidelines and regulations. Mandie’s role is crucial in supporting the research community at her institution by providing expertise in navigating complex compliance protocols.

Mandie began her compliance career at CSU Long Beach, where she coordinated the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training program and developed tracking systems for Grants and Contracts. She then advanced to the role of Research Compliance Specialist, working closely with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to improve communications, streamline processes, and expand outreach/training. In 2024, she joined California State University, Fullerton (CSUF), where she continues to support research compliance efforts.

Mandie is skilled in optimizing compliance systems and developing formula-based spreadsheets to track compliance metrics and improve processes. Her data-driven approach continues to strengthen compliance efforts across CSUF.