Institutional Review Board for the Protection of Human Subjects (IRB)
Coming Soon: New IRB Submission Process (Updated 6/2/25)
Submit new applications or modifications to: umric@maine.edu
Federalwide Assurance #: FWA00000479
IRB Organization (IORG) #: IORG0000642
Students, employees, and agents of the University who conduct research involving human subjects must comply with the University Policy and Procedures for the Protection of Human Subjects of Research. These procedures exist for the rights and welfare of the people who participate in UMaine research. No systematic investigation of information obtained by observing or interacting with people, or by collecting and examining any form of identifiable private information about people, may be conducted until the Protection of Human Subjects Review Board has approved the research protocol.
Contact
Need Help?
For general IRB questions, please email the IRB staff at umric@maine.edu.
Consultations
Meet with IRB staff for in-depth guidance before submitting an application or major changes.
Group Presentations
Request a presentation by IRB staff about topics related to human subjects research.
IRB Staff
Paula Portalatin, CIP, CPIA
Assistant Director of Research Compliance
paula.portalatin@maine.edu
207.581.2657, 311 Alumni Hall
Shelby Helwig, Ph.D.
Research Compliance Officer II
shelby.helwig@maine.edu
207.581.1459, 309 Alumni Hall
Rachel Kasperek, J.D.
Research Compliance Officer II
rachel.kasperek@maine.edu
207.581.2610