Osmotic Pumps in Mice and Rats
BU IACUC Approved April 2011, Revised January 28, 2014, Revised July 2019, Revised April 2022, Approved April 1, 2025 Osmotic pumps are miniature infusion pumps for the continuous dosing of laboratory animals. These minipumps provide researchers with a method for controlled and continuous agent delivery in vivo. Osmotic pumps can be used for systemic administration […]
Individual Investigator Agreement Form
Using Animals in the BUMC Center for Biomedical Imaging (IACUC)
These guidelines form the basis of institutional policy, as approved by the Boston University Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (BU IACUC), Center for Biomedical Imaging (CBI), and Boston University Animal Science Center (BU ASC). These guidelines apply to all animal imaging conducted at CBI (X-building B01) using imaging facilities, equipment and other resources also […]
About the Institutional Biosafety Committee
The Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) is an institutional committee created under the NIH guidelines to review research involving recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid molecules and biohazardous materials. Overview of Responsibilities The IBC is responsible for overall oversight of the Biosafety Program at BU and Boston Medical Center. It carries out these functions pursuant to requirements […]
Blood Collection Guidelines (IACUC)
Purpose Boston University (BU) is committed to observing Federal policies and regulations and the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) International standards for the humane care and use of animals. The intent of this policy is to provide guidance on blood collection in laboratory animals. Adherence to this policy is mandatory […]
Equipment Loan Agreements
Equipment Loan Agreements (ELA) are agreements that establish the terms and conditions upon which a physical transfer of tangible research equipment from one entity to another can occur. The tangible equipment is either transferred by BU to outside parties or received by BU from outside parties for the purpose of testing, evaluation, research and/or instructional […]
Recordings of Vertebrate Animals (IACUC)
Purpose Boston University (BU) is committed to observing Federal policies and regulations and AAALAC International standards for the humane care and use of animals. This policy describes restrictions on recording vertebrate animals. Adherence to this policy is mandatory unless a specific exception has been approved by the IACUC. Covered Parties This policy is applicable to […]
Veterinary Verification and Consultation (VVC) (IACUC)
Purpose The Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) published NOT-OD-14-126 “Guidance on Significant Changes to Animal Activities” on August 26, 2014. This policy allows for flexibility in the evaluation of certain proposed changes to animal protocols and outlines the specific significant changes that may be handled administratively in consultation with a veterinarian authorized by the […]
Department Administrator Forum: Life Cycle of a Sub Award Invoice
Hosted by Sponsored Programs, with presentations from Shared Services, Post-Award, and Compliance. We invited all Boston University staff involved in Research Administration to join the Department Administrator (DA) Forum on November 21, 1:30 – 3:00 PM (via Zoom). This session provided a comprehensive overview of the Life Cycle of a Sub Award Invoice, featuring insights […]
Updated Guidance Issued for Active Study PI Changes
The Boston University Institutional Review Board (IRB) has issued updated guidance to clarify its policies and procedures for changing the overall Principal Investigator (PI) on active studies. Those individuals looking to initiate this change should follow these steps: Complete and Submit a Staff Amendment Form: This form should include information about the current PI and […]