Institutional Official
Dr. Anthony Tongen
Vice President and Chief Research Officer
Division of Research, Economic Development and Innovation
Chair
Dr. Melanie Shoup-Knox (on educational leave Fall 2026)
Faculty
Department of Psychology
Interim Chair
Dr. Marquis Walker
Faculty
Biology
Faculty/Staff
Dr. Curtis Bradley
Faculty
Psychology
Kathryn Shenk
Faculty
Libraries
Vivarium and Lab Safety Manager
Michael Love
Office of Research Integrity & Compliance
Attending Veterinarian
Dr. Annette Hildabrand
Office of Research Integrity & Compliance
Nonaffiliated Member
Kate Denbigh
Merck
Environmental Health Coordinator
Marcella Mullenax
Risk Management
Student Representative
TBA
Ex Officio
Carrie Tillman
Office of Research Integrity & Compliance
Cindy Morgan (Alternate)
Office of Research Integrity & Compliance
Per the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (8th Edition) and JMU's Animal Welfare Assurance, the IACUC membership is comprised of:
- a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine either certified (e.g., by ACLAM, ECLAM, JCLAM, KCLAM) or with training and experience in laboratory animal science and medicine or in the use of the species at the institution,
- at least one practicing scientist experienced in research involving animals,
- at least one member from a nonscientific background, drawn from inside or outside the institution, and
- at least one public member to represent general community interests in the proper care and use of animals.
Office of Research Integrity & Compliance
