Laws and Exclusions
A myriad of regulations exist for export control. Boston University is committed to complying with all United States export control laws and regulations and also fulfilling our educational and research missions as a university. Laws and Open Access Statement of Compliance with Export Control Laws All members of the University community must comply with all […]
Export Control
Export control laws regulate the shipment or transfer of equipment, articles, services, or encryption software to […]
Obtaining USDA and CDC Permits for Importing and Transferring Animal Pathogens and Related Biological Materials
Version 6/19/2024 Certain animal pathogens and related biological materials used for research purposes may require a USDA or CDC permit for import to the United States (US) or transfer to Boston University (BU). These materials may be subject to specific packaging and shipping requirements, or may require certification along with a description of the contents […]
Ethics & Compliance
Everything you need to know about ethics and compliance at Boston University, including the laws […]
Sarah Porter
Ms. Porter joined BU Research Compliance in January 2016 and is currently responsible for the development and oversight of BU’s Export Control and Financial Conflicts of Interest in Research programs. Prior to joining BU, Ms. Porter worked as an associate trial attorney. Ms. Porter graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst with a Bachelor of […]