Eastern Equine Encephalitis Agent Information Sheet
Boston University Research Occupational Health Program (ROHP) 617-358-7647 Agent Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEEV) is an alphavirus in the family Togaviridae. They are small, enveloped virus with a genome consisting of a single strand of positive sense RNA. Disease/Infection Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus Pathogenicity Alphaviruses may be present in blood, CSF, other tissues (e.g., brain), or […]
Prions Agent Information Sheet
Boston University Research Occupational Health Program (ROHP) 617-358-7647 Agent Agent Prion diseases are a variety of neurodegenerative diseases which affect humans, as well as both domestic and wild animal species. In prion diseases, a cellular prion protein (PrPc) normally found in humans is transformed into a pathogenic isoform (PrPSc) upon exposure to a misfolded prion […]
Per Diem Animal Housing Rates
To recover a portion of the money spent on animal care, the BU Animal Science Center (ASC) charges per diem rates. Per diem rates are established by the University and published on an annual basis. Per diems will be charged for each day or fraction of a day that a cage or animal is within […]
Prohibition on Participation in Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs
The US government has raised concerns about foreign government interference at research institutions receiving federal funds and has issued new policies and guidance to safeguard national security. This memo outlines in detail concerns related to participation by US-based researchers in “Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs” (MFTRPs), including BU’s policy on participation in MFTRPs, what MFTRP […]
Carbon Dioxide Euthanasia for Rats and Mice (BU ASC Guidelines)
Updated 6/18/2025. “Euthanasia” is a term meaning “good death.” The goal of euthanasia is to provide a rapid, painless, stress-free death. Carbon dioxide (CO2) overdose causes rapid unconsciousness followed by death. The CO₂ flow rate should displace 30% to 70% of the cage volume per minute. Exposure to CO2 without removing animals from their home […]
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Surgery: Rodent
BU IACUC Approved October 2000; Revision 1 January 2011, Revision 2 September 2011, Revision 3 January 2014, Revision 4 February 2018, Revision 5 March 2021, Revision 1 August 2023 Purpose To ensure that rodent survival surgeries are completed using the basic rules of asepsis, gentle tissue handling, anesthetic maintenance, and proper post-operative care. To ensure […]
Acute Toxicity Use In Animal SOP Template
All laboratories at BU that work with toxic materials must complete the standard operating procedure template below and submit to the Chemical Safety Officer via oehs@bu.edu (please send to the attention of the Chemical Safety Officer in the body of the email). Labs are also encouraged to contact EHS (oehs@bu.edu) for further assistance adopting and […]
Acute Toxicity Without Antidote SOP Template
All laboratories at BU that work with toxic substances must complete the standard operating procedure template below and submit to the Chemical Safety Officer via oehs@bu.edu (please send to the attention of the Chemical Safety Officer in the body of the email). Labs are also encouraged to contact EHS (oehs@bu.edu) for further assistance adopting and […]
Carcinogen Use In Animal SOP Template
All laboratories at BU that work with carcinogen use in animal must complete the standard operating procedure template below and submit to the Chemical Safety Officer via oehs@bu.edu (please send to the attention of the Chemical Safety Officer in the body of the email). Labs are also encouraged to contact EHS (oehs@bu.edu) for further assistance […]