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Research Integrity and Compliance Team

Liane Moneta-Koehler, PhD
Assistant Provost for Research Integrity and Compliance

Liane Moneta-Koehler leads the Research Integrity and Compliance Program, which includes human subjects research, research security, export compliance, and the coordination of all schools and relevant offices to enhance Vanderbilt’s culture of integrity and accountability. The Research Integrity and Compliance team helps the research community meet sponsor obligations, understand new and changing policies, and mitigate risk.

Moneta-Koehler previously served as Director of Research Development and Support in the Office of the Vice Provost for Research and as a postdoctoral fellow in the Vanderbilt’s Office of Biomedical Research, Education and Training. She received her Ph.D. in Psychology and Human Development from Peabody College has research expertise in the areas of math cognition and doctoral student success.

Liane Moneta-Koehler can be reached at liane.monetakoehler@vanderbilt.edu or (615) 322-2875.

Ben Bamberger, PhD
Assistant Director of Research Integrity and Compliance

Ben Bamberger promotes best practices for the ethical conduct of research and helps the university prepare for evolving regulations. He works closely with the schools as well as a variety of offices to enhance compliance via outreach, policy development, and process improvements. Prior to working at Vanderbilt University, Ben was a Senior Proposal Coordinator in the Sponsored Programs Administration at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). He received his Ph.D. in Russian History from UIUC in 2019 and has research expertise in questions of empire, nationalism, and Soviet Georgia.

Contact Ben at benjamin.bamberger@vanderbilt.edu or (615) 343-3082.

Raelyn Cameron 
Export Compliance Manager

Raelyn Cameron (Raelyn Soucy in VU systems), manages the Export Compliance program and helps Vanderbilt researchers navigate complex US export control regulations and laws. Prior to joining Vanderbilt, she worked as a Research Technician in the psychology department at the University of Arizona. Raelyn holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Maine and a Bachelor of Science in Data Science from Arizona State University.

Contact Raelyn at raelyn.soucy@vanderbilt.edu 

Prema Chaudhari, PhD, CIP
Compliance Analyst, VU Human Research Protections Program (VU HRPP)

Prema Chaudhari is a regulatory expert in social, behavioral, and educational research within Vanderbilt University's Human Research Protections Program (VU HRPP). She supports Vanderbilt’s researchers to ensure adherence to ethical standards and regulatory compliance in research involving human participants. Prior to joining Vanderbilt, Prema served as the Lead IRB Analyst at the Office of Human Research at George Washington University. She earned her Ph.D. in Applied Developmental Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and is a Certified IRB Professional (CIP).

Contact Prema at prema.chaudhari@vanderbilt.edu or (615) 343-0834.

April Ortegon, MA, CIP
Compliance Analyst, VU Human Research Protections Program (VU HRPP)

April Ortegón is a compliance expert in social, behavioral, and educational research within Vanderbilt University's Human Research Protections Program (VU HRPP). She supports Vanderbilt’s researchers to ensure adherence to ethical standards and regulatory compliance in research involving human participants. Prior to joining Vanderbilt, April served as the Senior Research Compliance Specialist for the Office of Human Research Protection Program at Texas Tech University. She earned her M.A. in Sociology at Texas Tech University and is a Certified IRB Professional (CIP)

Contact April at april.ortegon@vanderbilt.edu or (615) 343-9929.

Maryam Seirafi-Pour, MA
Research Compliance Program Coordinator

Maryam Seirafi-Pour supports the Human Research Protections Program, along with other aspects of Research Integrity and Compliance. Prior to working at Vanderbilt University, she worked as a Research Coordinator and Data Specialist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She has contributed to a wide range of studies, working closely with investigators, sponsors, and regulatory bodies to ensure the adherence to protocols and ethical standards. Maryam holds a Masters’ Degree in Community Counseling from University of Cincinnati.

Contact Maryam at maryam.seirafi-pour.1@vanderbilt.edu or 615-343-9725.

Mila Tahai, MSPH&HS, CIP
Director of VU Human Research Protections Program (VU HRPP)

Mila Tahai leads the institutional efforts to establish the new Human Research Protection Program, dedicated to the ethics, compliance, and protection of human participants in Social, Behavioral, and Educational Research. Before joining Vanderbilt, Mila served as the Assistant Director of the Office of Human Research at George Washington University, where she led a team of regulatory experts, oversaw research ethics and compliance training programs, and played a crucial role in AAHRPP accreditation preparation efforts. She received her Master of Science in Public Health and Health Systems from the University of Waterloo, Canada, and she is a Certified IRB Professional (CIP).

Contact Mila at liudmila.tahai@vanderbilt.edu or (615) 343-5813.