It is with mixed emotions that we announce the retirement of our long-time colleague, John Cejka.

John began his career with the IRB Office in 2001, back when we reviewed mountains of paper research applications and transported them by cart to IRB meetings! Over the years, he has been a steady presence through major milestones, including the advent of HIPAA, the implementation of ARROW, and most recently, serving as a vital source of institutional memory during our adoption of the Toolkit.

John has worked closely with countless research teams over the years, who will no doubt miss his expertise, experience, and collaborative spirit.

John’s last day in the office will be January 9, 2026. Please join us in wishing him all the best as he embarks on this exciting next chapter!