To report concerns or seek advice on matters related to scientific misconduct, research safety, animal welfare, or other safety or research compliance matters at Boston University, the following resources are available to you:

Safety Concerns

If you have concerns, questions or comments please contact Environmental Health and Safety

Confidential Reporting (Whistleblower)

• Boston University has established a hot-line to provide a way to anonymously and confidentially report activities that may involve improper conduct or violations of University policies. The University has selected EthicsPoint to provide this service for the University community.  If you would like to make a report through EthicsPoint, you may do so on the web by going to www.ethicspoint.com, selecting “File a New Report or Follow-up on a Report,” entering “Boston University” under “File a New Report,” and then clicking the “Submit” button.
• You may also submit a report by telephone through the EthicsPoint Call Center by dialing toll-free 1-866-294-8451. Alternatively, you may submit a report in writing to the following address: Boston University, C/O EthicsPoint, PO Box 230369, Portland, OR 97223

• Alternatively, you may wish to speak with:
  • the Chair of the Department in which the conduct took place
  • the Dean of the School or College in which the conduct took place
  • an independent mentor, advisor, principal investigator, or laboratory director

• For advice or information about whistle-blowing, you may confer with:
  • Assistant Provost Susan Frey (sfrey@bu.edu; 617-414-4736), or
  • University Ombudsperson Francine Montemurro (fmonte@bu.edu; 617-358-5960) on confidential basis.

Animal Welfare Concerns

If you have concerns, questions or comments please visit the Violation and Compliant Resolution section of the IACUC website.