For general questions or information, please call the IRB hotline number 973-655-7583 or email reviewboard@montclair.edu. Please note that our office is closed on Fridays in the summer through the week of August 8th, 2025. Through that week, all emails/calls received on Fridays will be returned on the Monday of the following week.
IRB Hotline Number: 973-655-7583
Office of Research Compliance
Director of Research Compliance, Research Compliance and Regulatory Programs
Kim Blatt (formerly Bazylewicz) is the Director of Research Compliance at Montclair State University, and oversees the activities of the institutional research regulatory committees (IRB, IACUC, FCOI, IBC), and policies (including research misconduct and export control) to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, and institutional policies. The Director interacts with Principal Investigators and other researchers and staff regarding implementation of their research to ensure policies and regulations are followed. She advocates for the development and implementation of new processes in the research compliance area that creates and supports responsible conduct and integrity in scientific research, including the development and implementation of educational programs. She also oversees research misconduct inquiries and investigations as the designated Research Integrity Officer (RIO).
Research Compliance Coordinator, Research Compliance and Regulatory Programs
- lasetc@montclair.edu
- Location
- The School of Nursing and The Graduate School, 336
Carrie Laset is a part-time Compliance Coordinator in the Department of Research Compliance. She supports the operational needs of the office, which includes supporting the IACUC, IBC and IRB. In this role, she handles correspondence, coordinates receipt and processing of research proposals, schedules meetings, follows-up on IACUC, IBC and IRB requests from principal investigators, and provides customer service to students, faculty and departments conducting Research. Carrie earned her B.A. in Elementary and Special Needs Education from Boston College. She worked as a teacher before changing course into the research compliance community, and served as IACUC Coordinator at New York University.
Human Research Protection Program Compliance Analyst, Research Compliance and Regulatory Programs
- Phone
- 973-655-7807
- richardsonda@montclair.edu
- Location
- The School of Nursing and The Graduate School, 329
Danielle Richardson is a Compliance Analyst in the Department of Research Compliance. In this role, Danielle reviews IRB submissions, audits/monitors research studies, conducts IRB workshops, and assists researchers throughout the submission process. Danielle serves as a voting alternate IRB member. Danielle has her B.S. in Psychology and M.S. in Couples & Family Counseling from Walden University. Danielle is currently pursuing her Doctor of Strategic Leadership degree. Prior to joining our team, Danielle was a Clinical Research Coordinator for 12 years. She effectively managed Phase 1, Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Clinical Trials which resulted in obtaining FDA approvals for medications and products currently on the market.
Compliance Coordinator, Research Compliance and Regulatory Programs
- Phone
- 973-655-7785
- romaina@montclair.edu
- Location
- The School of Nursing and The Graduate School, 338
Allisun Romain is a Compliance Coordinator in the Office of Research Compliance here at Montclair State University. In her role, Allisun is responsible for administrative management, export control compliance, campus outreach and education, and providing support to researchers and review staff throughout the IRB process. Allisun earned her B.A. in Psychology from Monmouth University in May of 2022 and her M.A. in the Psychological Sciences from Montclair State University in May of 2024. Leading up to her first role in the field as a part of Montclair’s Office of Research, Allisun collected years’ worth of human-subjects and social/behavioral research experience as a student, lab assistant, and teaching assistant.
Research Compliance Coordinator, Research Compliance and Regulatory Programs
Alexandra McGinley is a Compliance Coordinator in the Office of Research Compliance at Montclair State University. In this role, she supports the operations of the IRB and other regulatory committees (IACUC and IBC). Her responsibilities include reviewing IRB protocol submissions, coordinating meetings and communications, maintaining regulatory records, and supporting educational outreach through workshops and training. Alexandra earned her B.A. in Psychology from Rutgers University and her M.A. in Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology from Montclair State University. Before entering the field of research compliance, she gained experience in human subjects research as a student and lab assistant, and developed skills in system optimization and data management through her work in I/O consulting.
Human Research Protection Program Administrator, Research Compliance and Regulatory Programs
- seruyaf@montclair.edu
- Location
- The School of Nursing and The Graduate School, 331
Francine Seruya is the Human Research Protection Program Administrator (HRPP) and supports the Office of Research by overseeing and managing the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and its operations. She works to ensure that human subjects research is carried out in such a manner that protects the rights and welfare of participants in research and complies with institutional, local, state, and federal regulations. In her role she provides administrative and regulatory support to the IRB, including working in collaboration with the Board in the development and maintenance of appropriate policies, procedures, processes, and records. Francine has a B.A. in Forensic Psychology, and M.A. in Occupational Therapy, an M.B.A. in Managerial Analytics, and a PhD. In Occupational Therapy. She is a HRSA grant funded principal investigator and has expertise in developing research infrastructure in higher educational settings.
Sarah Kelly is an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing at Montclair State University. She has been an active member of the IRB since 2019. Her research has 2 foci: The first area of interest is: exploring the vulnerable youth and their exposure to various experiences that influence their health and development. The second area of interest is examining the professional development of new graduate nurses as they transition from the role of student into nurse. Sarah has served the nursing profession as the Chair of the Student Engagement Committee in the Public Health Nursing section of the American Public Health Association. Sarah received her BS in Nursing from York College of Pennsylvania, MSN in Nursing Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and her PhD from the University of Kentucky.