Research Integrity, Security, and Compliance (RISC)

Research Integrity, Security, and Compliance (RISC) supports the Institutional Review Board (IRB), Institutional Animal Care and Use (IACUC), Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), and Conflict of Interest Committee (COIC) operations. RISC provides oversight in the areas of export controls, research security, dual-use research of concern, uncrewed aerial vehicle compliance; provides veterinary care and consultation; and subject matter expertise on promoting research integrity, security, and compliance with federal regulations.

Kristy Shirley

Research Integrity, Security and Compliance Manager
Maintenance and assessment of RISC activities, Research Security, Conflicts of Interest or Commitment, Uncrewed Aerial Systems compliance, Responsible Conduct of Research questions

(701) 231-8995 email: kristy.shirley@ndsu.edu
Kristy Shirley Research Integrity, Security and Compliance Manager

Attending Veterinarian

Interim Attending Veterinarian Coverage
Heidi Pecoraro, DVM, PHD, Diplomate, ACVP
heidi.pecoraro@ndsu.edu
IACUC protocol development, animal procedure and surgical consultation

Heather Mitchell, DVM
heather.mitchell@ndsu.edu
Animal health monitoring, training oversight & development.

Sharon May

Export Control Administrator
Export control compliance, including screening of individuals and technologies for export control compliance concerns, development of technology control plans, and oversight of export control training.

(701) 231-6455 email: sharon.may@ndsu.edu
Sharon May Export Control Administrator