Sheera Gaskin joined the Office of Research Integrity and Assurance at Princeton University in February 2016 to implement a post-approval monitoring compliance program for the IACUC, IRB, and IBC. She was promoted to Associate Director in 2018, and to Director in 2023. In her current role as RIA Director, Sheera oversees the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), Institutional Review Board (IRB), Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), Conflict of Interest (COI) Office, and the Post-Approval Monitoring (PAM) program.

Sheera earned her Master’s degree in Laboratory Animal Science from Drexel University. She is an AVMA-accredited Graduate Veterinary Technologist and a PRIM&R Certified Professional IACUC Administrator. Sheera has worked in the field of veterinary medicine since 1997, specializing in emergency medicine and anesthesia since 2003. She has served on an IACUC since 2002 and has specialized in animal research and compliance since 2007.

Sheera has been the recipient of the Bio-Serv Enhancement and Improvement of Animal Welfare Award (2012) and the Drexel University Academic Achievement Award (2007–2009). She is an adjunct professor and has served as the IACUC Chair at Camden County College since 2012. She is a member of the National Honor Society and professional organizations including DVB AALAS, National AALAS, PRIM&R, NABR, NJABR, NJVTA, IACUCAA, and PSBR.

Sheera is active in public outreach, educating the public on the humane use of animals in research and the important role of the IACUC. She enjoys cooking and spending time with her animals, her husband Tim and son Elijah.