George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
GBP Research Ethics Board
The George Brown Polytechnic Research Ethics Board (GBP REB) is responsible for reviewing the ethical acceptability of all research involving humans conducted within the jurisdiction or under the auspices of GBP. This applies to all GBP employees or students, regardless of where research is conducted, in accordance with the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans – TCPS2 (2022). This includes reviewing the ethical acceptability of research involving humans conducted by researchers external to the GBP community if that research involves GBP employees or students as participants. The GBP REB members are expected to carry out their roles effectively and apply the core principles of the TCPS – respect for persons, concern for welfare, and justice – to the ethics review of research activities.
The REB is governed by the college's Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans Policy.
GBP REB Members
Current REB Members
Jennifer Mitsche, M.A. (Chair)
Professor, Department of English & Communications
Faculty of Community and Social Services, and Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies
Eugene Badal, M.B.A.
Professor, Chef School
Faculty of Business, Creative Industries and Culinary Arts
Heather Lash, M.S.W. candidate
Community Member
Jacob Bakan, M.A., LL.B.
Community Member
Laura Bevacqua, M.A.
Professor, School of Work & College Prep
Faculty of Community and Social Services, and Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies
Milan Shahani, B.A, M.F.A.
Professor, School of Fashion Studies
Faculty of Business, Creative Industries and Culinary Arts
Przemyslaw Pawluk, M.Sc.
Professor, School of Technology
Faculty of Business, Creative Industries and Culinary Arts
Administrators
Dr. Alexandra Hernandez, M.A., Ph.D.
Program Manager, Ethics
Office of Research & Innovation
Baaba Lewis, B. Comm.
REB Coordinator
Office of Research & Innovation
Join the GBP REB
The GBP REB strives to be welcoming and approachable while working collaboratively with researchers to promote and ensure the ethical conduct of research involving human participants. The GBP REB Terms of Reference provides a full description of the role and responsibilities of GBP REB members. To request a copy of the GBP REB Terms of Reference, contact researchethics@georgebrown.ca.
The call for GBP REB members is currently OPEN. For more details, visit our main page.
GBP is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment. We actively seek and encourage applications Indigenous, Black and racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and people with disabilities.
How to Apply
Download and complete a GBP REB Membership Expression of Interest Form. Submit the completed form to researchethics@georgebrown.ca and include a copy of your curriculum vitae (CV).
Questions?
REB Membership Details
- Membership Eligibility
GBP REB members are GBP employees or community members. Each GBP REB member is nominated by the GBP REB Chair, approved by the Associate Vice-President, Research & Innovation and appointed by the Provost or their delegate.. In appointing and renewing GBP REB members, the Provost will consider the qualifications and expertise needed to enable the GBP REB to fulfil its mandate.
- Qualifications
At a minimum, all GBP REB members must complete the TCPS-2: CORE-2022 (Course on Research Ethics). Previous research experience – particularly experience as a principal investigator of a funded research project – is an asset. Additional qualifications or training may be required depending on the specific role of the member.
- Responsibilities
GBP REB members must commit to the following:
- Complete onboarding training and review relevant documentation including GBP REB standard operating procedures
- Prepare for, attend and participate in regular meetings
- Review REB applications
- Maintain confidentiality regarding all REB discussions and documentation
The time required to review materials and participate as an active REB member varies depending on the number and complexity of applications submitted.
- Membership Term
Each GBP REB member is appointed for a two-year term, renewable for a maximum of three terms (six years total).
- Compensation
To effectively fulfil their duties, full-time employes who join the GBP REB will be granted time for REB activities as part of their assigned workload (Standard Workload Formula or equivalent). Part-time employees will be compensated for their time. Community members are usually volunteers, but may be compensated for their time depending on specific circumstances.