Small Boat Safety Manual
SECTION 1.00: OVERVIEW 1.10 Purpose Small boat operations involve certain risks that must be addressed prior to beginning any field work. Knowing what equipment is required to be on the boat, the rules of the road, understanding the weather and its effects on the marine environment, and even the variations in operating one type of […]
Material Transfer Agreements
Material transfer agreements (MTAs) are agreements that establish the terms and conditions upon which proprietary materials are transferred by BU to outside parties, or received by BU from outside parties, for use by designated persons in specified and approved research protocols. Why are MTAs important? MTAs protect the intellectual property rights of Boston University, Boston […]
Biological Research and Export Controls
Export controls are federal government regulations that restrict the transfer of certain materials, technology or software abroad or to non-US Persons in the United States. There are two sets of export controls that govern biological research and shipments: the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) that govern dual-use items, technologies and software with commercial and military applications […]
Export Control Advisory Committee
The Associate Vice President for Research Compliance (the “Empowered Official”), in consultation with University leadership, appoints members of the Export Control Advisory Committee. Membership is comprised of representatives from the Boston University research community and administration and provides guidance regarding export control issues at Boston University including: Advising the Empowered Official Overseeing the export control […]
Surgery: Aseptic
BU IACUC Revised January 2014, Revised May 2019, Revised 1 August 2023 As stated in the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (NAS, 2011), which our assurance with the federal government requires us to follow, both major and minor surgical procedures on laboratory animals require aseptic technique and instruments. Therefore, all survival surgeries […]
Rodent Fluid Regulation
BU IACUC Approved March 2009, Revised January 2014, Revised February 2019, Approved March 2019 Boston University is committed to observe federal guidelines and AAALAC International’s guidelines for humane care and use of animals. This policy deals with fluid regulation as part of the experimental protocol. Experimental reasons for introducing fluid regulation fall into three main […]
Small Animal Zoonoses
Employees working with small animals are required to enroll in the Research Occupational Health Program. Although there is an infrequent incidence of zoonotic diseases associated with this group of animals, most occurrences are a direct result of contact with the animals, their feces or urine, or inhaling dried excreta carried on aerosolized dust. Careful attention […]
Aquatic Species Zoonoses
Although the risk of infection from marine life is remote, it is recommended that special care be taken when handling these animals, their habitats, and equipment. Recommended Preventative Measures Approved gloves, and outer clothing, such as a lab coat or surgical gown, should be worn at all times when working with aquatic species or coming […]
Zoonoses
Animals can carry organisms that can be potentially harmful to humans. Use the recommended preventative handling measures for each type of animal to minimize your risk of injury. Contact BU ASC at buasc@bu.edu for training in handling of and working with research animals. If you are injured in the course of handling research animals or […]
Special Care Request
Special Care Request (SCR) are animal activities other than standard animal husbandry. SCR include but not limited to: special food, special water, restricted feed, restricted water, special bedding, special cage changing. The special care requests are initiated with researchers submitting the Special Care Request form to ASC and subsequent labeling of appropriate caging with the […]