Research Participation
Deciding whether to participate in research is your choice. That choice may involve many considerations, whether you are looking to participate yourself, or if your child, friend, or someone for whom you are a caregiver has been asked to participate in research. Below, we have provided some resources you may find helpful in making your […]
Appendix P: ROHP Medical Surveillance Program
BU provides medical monitoring to all employees who face workplace risks. The program is designed to monitor potential health hazards associated with research and development activity with recombinant DNA, bloodborne pathogens, other etiologic agents, zoonotic diseases associated with laboratory animals, and hazardous chemicals. The details of the program are provided below: Objectives and Scope The Medical […]
Appendix G: List of Biological Agents with the Potential to Cause Laboratory Acquired Infection (LAI)
The List of Biological Agents with the Potential to Cause Laboratory Acquired Infection (LAI) contains BSL4, BSL3, BSL4 and BSL2 agents in use within the research community. Principal Investigators and research staff listed on approved IBC protocols involving these biological agents with the potential to cause LAI must receive agent specific training, agent specific identification […]
Appendix F: Guidelines for Work with Toxins of Biological Origin
Biological toxins are poisons, either naturally produced by living organisms including animals, plants, or microbial sources that cause death or severe incapacitation at relatively low exposure levels. Biological toxins do not replicate and are not infectious. In amounts used most typically in biomedical research laboratories, biological toxins can be handled safely by trained laboratory personnel […]
Appendix A: Importation and Exportation of Infectious Biological Agents
Multidisciplinary and multi-institutional research is a common practice that involves collaboration among faculty from various institutions and countries. At times it is necessary to share biological samples or materials with collaborators. Federal regulations strictly control the importation and exportation of infectious biological agents, equipment and technologies used for study and processing of these agents. The […]
Animal Housing
Once you obtain your research animals, you’ll need to house and care for them. Boston University has a single animal care program that shares the same policies and guidelines, veterinary oversight, and training resources as the IACUC. The Animal Science Center (ASC) is spread across both the Medical and Charles River Campuses so as to […]
BU Statement on Animal Research
Boston University is a major academic research institution conducting high-quality research as part of its mission of advancing human health. Animal research has been, and continues to be, a critical component of the efforts in advancing our understanding of cancer, heart disease and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s to name a few. We […]
Zika Agent Information Sheet
Boston University Research Occupational Health Program (ROHP) 617-358-7647 Agent Zika virus is single-stranded RNA virus of the Flaviviridae family, genus Flavivirus. It is transmitted to humans primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito. Illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting for several days to a week. Disease/Infection About 1 in 5 people infected […]
Radiation Safety Committee Charter
Approved: December 11, 2020 Boston University (BU) and Boston Medical Center (BMC) are committed to providing support and services to ensure that the Radiation Safety Program is adequately staffed and properly managed; to maintaining a healthy and safe environment for students, patients, faculty, clinicians, staff, visitors, and neighbors; and to fostering a culture of safety […]
Training and Health Clearance Requirements
Training and Health Clearance Requirements Original Date Approved: 2011 Revised: 5/17/16 Next Review Date: May 2019 Purpose Boston University (BU) is committed to observing federal, state, and local regulations and the National Institute of Health (NIH) Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules. The purpose of this policy is to set forth […]