Debra Thurley

  • Associate Vice President for Research
  • Director, Office for Research Protections
Office of the Senior Vice President
Office for Research Protections
Research Misconduct
101 Technology Center Innovation Park University Park, PA 16802
Email: 
djd116@psu.edu
Phone Number: 
814-865-2955

Job Responsibilities:

  • Provides direct ORP operational oversight
  • Provides leadership to the 15 University research compliance and education programs, as well as the University’s research integrity program and quality assurance program  
  • Monitors compliance activities to ensure the University maintains compliance with federal regulations and University policy
  • Oversees and directs the inquiry/investigation of non-compliance
  • Serves as the University Conflict of Interest Officer for both individual and Institutional Conflict of Interest
  • Serves as the Deputy Research Integrity Officer, overseeing the Research Integrity Officer and the research misconduct process
  • Serves as the Institutional Official for IRB and IACUC programs for all campuses, except the College of Medicine IACUC
  • Member of key University committees and collaborates closely with key University offices
  • Serves as the University policy steward for Research Protections policies

 

Education:

J.D., Western New England University School of Law
BS, Administration of Justice and Human Development and Family Studies, The Pennsylvania State University