The Research Security team provides advice on how to navigate various research security and/or national security requirements while maintaining as open and collaborative environment as possible.
Akshay Singh, Director, Research Security
I work to build awareness and understanding across UBC about guidelines such as the Government of Canada’s policies and guidelines relating to research security. I also provide advice to UBC leadership and internal clients regarding research security-related matters and facilitate UBC’s engagement with external stakeholders relevant to this subject.
Contact me if you:
- have questions about what “research security” is;
- need advice regarding safeguarding your research;
- are curious about Canada’s Policy on Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern and/or the National Security Guidelines for Research Partnerships and how they impact you;
- would like advice about whether specific partners could pose research security risks; and
- are unsure about how to proceed with potentially sensitive partnerships.
Iris Cheung, Research Security Advisor
I provide support and advice to UBC researchers on the principles and practices of research security policies and guidelines as implemented by the Government of Canada. I work collaboratively with faculty and staff to build an understanding of how to safeguard research at UBC. I support faculties and programs across all UBC campuses and learning sites, including the faculties of Applied Science, Creative and Critical Studies, Education, Forestry, Land and Food Systems, Management, Science and the Sauder School of Business.
Contact me if you:
- have questions on what research security is and how it impacts you and/or your research team(s);
- have questions about specific partnerships you are considering; or
- would like assistance to navigate policy requirements and guidelines.
Sam Wollenberg, Research Security Advisor
I provide support and advice to UBC researchers on the principles and practices of research security policies and guidelines as implemented by the Government of Canada. I work collaboratively with faculty and staff to build an understanding of how to safeguard research at UBC.I support faculties and programs across all UBC campuses and learning sites, including the faculties of Arts (UBCV), Arts and Social Sciences (UBCO), Dentistry, Health and Social Development, Medicine (including the Southern Medical Program), Peter A. Allard School of Law, and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Contact me if you:
- have questions on what research security is and how it impacts you and/or your research team(s);
- have questions about specific partnerships you are considering; or
- would like assistance to navigate policy requirements and guidelines.
Melanie Fenton, Research Support Specialist (Okanagan ORS)
I provide support and advice to UBC Okanagan researchers on navigating federal government policy requirements and guidelines related to research security when applying for and managing research funding. I also support researchers applying to natural sciences and engineering funding opportunities through my role at the Office of Research Services – Okanagan.
Contact me if you are a UBC Okanagan researcher and you:
- have questions on what research security is and how it impacts you and/or your research team(s);
- have questions about specific partnerships you are considering; or
- would like assistance to navigate policy requirements and guidelines.
