Full Name
Moderator: Janet Leppala
Job Title
Director of Research Compliance
Organization
Eastern Michigan University
Speaker Bio
Janet Leppala is the Research Integrity Officer at Eastern Michigan University, where she leads research misconduct, COI, IRB, IACUC, and export control oversight. She specializes in practical, learner‑centered compliance education and in developing policies that prevent and address noncompliance. She is an active member of ARIO and Chair of the 2026 ARIO Conference Planning Committee.
Speaking At
Keynote Session: Developing a Culture of Compliance as Colleagues, Not Cops
Plenary Session: Applying the Keynote: Real‑World Strategies for Trust‑Based Compliance
Ask a RIO: Open Q&A with Experienced Research Integrity Officers
Breakout A: The Messy Middle: Interim Controls for Active Research During Research Misconduct Proceedings
Plenary Session: Applying the Keynote: Real‑World Strategies for Trust‑Based Compliance
Ask a RIO: Open Q&A with Experienced Research Integrity Officers
Breakout A: The Messy Middle: Interim Controls for Active Research During Research Misconduct Proceedings
