Contact Us
McNally South Building, Room 328
McNally North Building, Room 305
Consult and Initial REB Review
ethics@smu.ca /(902) 420-5728
Continuing REB Review
ethics.continuingreview@smu.ca /(902) 420-5728
Office of Research Ethics
Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, Atrium Building, Room 210 D
Office Hours
Tuesday and Thursday 1- 3 pm (Please book the appointment via ethics@smu.ca)
| Dr. Mark Barr | English Language and Literature | Faculty |
| Sophia Blanchard | MBA | Student |
| John Boddie | Community | Community |
| Dr. Michele Byers | Women and Gender Studies | Faculty |
| Rebecca Cairns | Psychology | Student |
| Dr. Jim Cameron | Psychology | Faculty |
| Dr. Leanna Closson | Psychology | Faculty |
| Dr. Arla Day | Psychology | Faculty |
| Dr. Maryam Dilmaghani | Economics | Faculty |
| Dr. Mark Fleming | Psychology | Faculty |
| Prof. Leesa Hamilton | NSCAD, Textiles/Fashion | Faculty |
| Aditya Kashyap | EDBA | Student |
| Dr. Min-Jung Kwak | Geography and Environmental Studies | Faculty |
| Prof. Luke MacDonald | Engineering | Faculty |
| Prof. Mathew Reichertz | NSCAD, Drawing Lab | Faculty |
| Dr. Ron Russell | Biology | Faculty |
| Dr. Mary Sheppard | Chemistry | Faculty |
| Dr. Marcus Sibley | Criminology | Faculty |
| Deana Symes | Chemistry | Student |
| Dr. Tatjana Takseva | English | Faculty |
| Orshy Torok | Research Ethics | Staff |
| Dr. Darrell Varga | NSCAD, Film Studies and Filmmaking | Faculty |
| Dr. Megan Walsh | Management | Faculty |
Our research community should remember, and rest easy, that requests for research ethics review may be submitted at any time during regular business hours and there is no REB designated deadline for submitting requests. The purpose of displaying these REB meeting dates is solely to work according to overall national best practices versus communicating a requirement to researchers. Please do not hesitate to contact us with your questions at ethics@smu.ca.
September 25, 2026
October 30, 2026
November 27, 2026
January 29, 2027
February 26, 2027
March 19, 2027
April 23, 2027
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For further information, contact animalcare@smu.ca or visit the Animal Care Committee website.