Schedule a Research Security Consultation
Meet with the Office of Research Security
The Office of Research Security (ORS) offers individual consultations for Stony Brook University faculty and staff who have questions about research security requirements or would like to discuss a planned or ongoing research activity.
ORS can help identify requirements that may apply to your activity, provide guidance on next steps, and coordinate with the appropriate University offices when additional assistance is needed.
If the available appointment times do not work for your schedule Contact ORS and we will be happy to assist you.
What Can I Discuss with ORS?
Consultations may address questions involving:
International Research
- International collaborations and engagements
- Foreign-sponsored research
- International appointments and affiliations
- International visitors
- Foreign persons participating in research
- International travel
- Remote work from outside the United States
- Foreign military or defense organizations
- Sponsor research security requirements and risk reviews
Export Controls
- Export control requirements and determinations
- Export-controlled equipment, materials, software, technology, or information
- International shipments, hand-carry, and electronic transfers
- Sanctions and embargo requirements
- Restricted Entity Screening
- Technology Control Plans
- International activities that may require export control review
Research Information Protection & Cybersecurity
- Research information protection requirements
- Government information, including CUI and FCI
- Sponsor or contractually restricted research information
- Data Protection Plans
- Sponsor cybersecurity requirements
- Secure research computing requirements
- NIH controlled-access data
- Project-specific administrative, physical, or technical safeguards
Disclosure & Transparency
- Research security-related disclosure requirements
- Current & Pending (Other) Support
- External appointments and affiliations
- Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs
- Sponsor-specific disclosure requirements
- Conflicts of interest and commitment
- Organizational conflicts of interest
If you are uncertain which area applies to your question, schedule a consultation and ORS will help identify the appropriate requirements and resources.
Office of Research Security Professionals
Depending on the topic, you may meet with one or more members of the ORS team:
| ORS Professional | Primary Area | |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Zaun — Research Security IT Manager | Research Information Protection & Cybersecurity | Email Michael |
| Terrence Rusch — Research Security Administrator | International Research & Export Controls | Email Terrence |
| Marina Galanakis — Conflict of Interest Coordinator | Disclosure & Conflicts of Interest | Email Marina |
| Susan Gasparo — Director of Research Security | Research Security Program | Email Susan |
Ready to Meet with ORS?
Schedule a consultation to discuss your research activity or research security questions with an ORS professional.
If you need assistance scheduling an appointment Contact ORS.