The UBC Office of Research Ethics oversees the Behavioural and Clinical Research Ethics Boards, and is associated with the Ethics Board at UBC's Okanagan campus, as well as UBC's affiliated teaching hospitals.
UBC Office of Research Ethics
Laurel Evans, Director, Research Ethics
The Director is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring the Program for Human Research Participant Protections at the University. The position is responsible for ensuring that ethics processes and polices at the University meet local, provincial, national and international requirements. Learn more about Laurel’s research ethics background.
604-827-5113 | laurel.evans@ubc.ca
Jean Ruiz, Senior Behavioural Research Ethics Analyst
The Senior Research Ethics Analyst develops policy, guidance, and educational programs in the area of social science and behavioural research ethics principles and processes. She also manages the BREB.
604-827-5310 | jean.ruiz@ubc.ca