2011-12 Faculty Senate Members > Research
Valerie Smith
Term Expires:
May 2012
Phone: (775) 327-2370
Email: valeries@unr.edu
Brief Bio: I am a Chicago native, and come to Reno via my husband of four years. I worked for 14 years at the University of Chicago, my alma mater, in various capacities in research, from laboratory technologist to IACUC and IRB coordinator to grants administrator.
I currently serve as a non-scientist, voting member on two Social Behavioral Institutional Review Boards, and an alternate on the Biomedical Institutional Review Board. I am involved in coordination and development of large-scale projects related to the enhancement of IRB processes and regulatory compliance, such as implementation of electronic submissions, training and outreach sessions, and development of IRB policies and procedures. My related interests include identifying and contributing to methods to enrich and facilitate the research endeavors at the university.
My hobbies include hiking, camping, wheeling with my husband, tackling home repair projects, and spending time with my blended family of three children.