Financial Conflicts of Interest

Financial conflicts of interest (FCOI) in research may occur when outside financial interests compromise, or have the appearance of compromising, the professional judgment of a researcher when designing, conducting, or reporting research. FCOIs are not inherently bad and do not always lead to biased behavior. Review the policies and information below to become familiar with […]

Federal Regulations, Laws, and Guidelines

The care and use of animals for research is strictly governed by federal regulations, laws, and guidelines, which the University follows to the letter. You can read them below. AVMA Guidelines on Euthanasia Animal Welfare Act Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals Guidelines for the Capture, Handling, and Care of Mammals Guidelines […]

Animal Transfer to/from BUMC for Biomedical Imaging (IACUC)

BU IACUC Approved October 2008, Revised January 2014, Revised May 2019 Guidelines Researchers who bring animals into the Center for Biomedical Imaging from outside sources are required to follow these guidelines, which are designed to: Ensure the safety of laboratory personnel Ensure the well-being of lab animals Ensure the well-being of existing animal colonies at […]

Signature Authority

Some processes require institutional signature. Certain people at the University have been delegated signature authority from the Board of Trustees through the President and senior University officers for certain efforts. This page provides an overview of the signature authority responsibilities and delegates for research-related areas.. Sponsored Programs Sponsored Programs is responsible for providing the appropriate […]

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