Research Compliance News
BU Guidelines on Research with Potential Pandemic Pathogen Oversight Published
In March 2023, the National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity (NSABB), a Federal advisory committee that addresses issues related to biosecurity and dual use research, provided recommendations for the development of a more comprehensive and integrated framework for the oversight of research with pathogens and toxins that may pose significant... More
Power Outage at BUMC, October 7-9
In preparation for the planned electrical shutdown taking place from October 7-9, 2023, Facilities Management & Operations (FMO) has been coordinating with departments and occupants of affected buildings to take proactive steps to safeguard the integrity of valuable research, ensure the continuity of essential services, and minimize any potential inconvenience... More
Institutional Biosafety Committee Public Meeting 2023
Pursuant to Section 2.03 of the Boston Public Health Commissions Biological Laboratory Regulations, the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) of Boston University (BU) will hold its annual public meeting on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, from noon – 3pm. The meeting will be held online (via Zoom) and may also be joined by... More
New Leadership for Research Security at Boston University
We are pleased to announce Sarah Porter, JD, MS, will be serving as Boston University’s new Research Security Director. As Research Security Director, Sarah will be responsible for coordinating the University’s compliance with research security regulatory requirements under the National Security Presidential Memorandum – 33 (NSPM-33). NSPM-33 research security encompasses disclosure... More
TikTok Ban on Devices used for Federal Contracts
TO: Boston University Faculty with Federal Contracts and Subcontracts FROM: Kate Mellouk, Associate Vice President, Research Compliance DATE: July 27, 2023 SUBJECT: TikTok Ban on Devices used for Federal Contracts In June, the US government issued an interim rule for federal contracts prohibiting the use of the social networking service TikTok and other applications from parent company ByteDance Limited on... More
Memo: Lab Animal Per Diem Rate Changes, May 31, 2023
TO: Boston University Deans, Department Chairs, Principal Investigators, Department Administrators, and Grant Administrators FROM: Gloria Waters, Vice President and Associate Provost for Research Karen Antman, Provost, Medical Campus, and Dean, School of Medicine DATE: May 31, 2023 SUBJECT: Lab Animal Per Diem Rate Changes Boston University is committed to efficiently managing its animal care facilities and to reviewing costs... More
BU Biosafety Manual Updated – March 2023
BU's Biosafety Manual was updated in March 2023. Please download the latest version for your records. The policies and procedures located within this document are designed to safeguard personnel and the environment from biologically hazardous materials and to comply with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. All BU and BMC Principal... More
Huron COI to Replace SharePoint FCOI Disclosure System
BU’s SharePoint site for Conflict of Interest (COI) disclosures retires this spring and transitions to Huron COI. The switch to Huron COI should improve user experience and the disclosure process for investigators. BU researchers who work with animals will already be familiar with Huron from the IACUC and AOps modules. What’s new On... More
Memo: Lab Animal Per Diem Rate Changes, June 3, 2022
TO: Boston University Deans, Department Chairs, Principal Investigators, Department Administrators, and Grant Administrators FROM: Gloria Waters, Vice President and Associate Provost for Research Karen Antman, Provost, Medical Campus, and Dean, School of Medicine DATE: June 3, 2022 SUBJECT: Lab Animal Per Diem Rate Changes Boston University is committed to efficiently managing its animal care facilities and to reviewing costs... More
Electrical Engineer Sentenced to Five Years in Prison For Conspiring Illegal Export
A California man was sentenced to 63 months in prison for his role in a scheme to illegally export integrated circuits with military applications to China.