To ensure that research operations at 91快活林 are efficient and compliant with Federal, state, and local regulations, several research compliance committees have been established to advise the Division of Research and Sponsored Programs on its research and sponsored programs activities. These committees are: IRB/Human Subjects Committee; Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee; Biosafety Committee; Radiation Safety Committee; and Responsible Conduct of Research/Research Integrity Committee.
Biosafety Committee
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding research applications that may involve hazardous chemicals, materials, or recombinant genetic technology.
91快活林 Biosafety Procedure Manual
Radiation Safety Committee
Ensures that the users of radioactive materials, or machines producing ionizing radiation, comply with rules and regulations stated in Chapter 391-3-17, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and, further, to protect the health and safety of the workers from harmful effects of radiation by keeping all exposure As Low As Reasonably Possible (ALARA). Through a contractual agreement with Morehouse School of Medicine, 91快活林 (91快活林) radiation services are channeled through the MSM/AUC Radiation Safety Committee. 91快活林 has two (2) representatives serving on this Committee.
Responsible Conduct of Research/ Research Integrity Committee
Provides a relevant administrative process to investigate allegations of scientific misconduct for both funded and unfunded research; the Committee also provides education on Responsible Conduct of Research. To access the web to view 91快活林鈥檚 Policies and Procedures on Responding to Misconduct in Research, visit Responsible Conduct of Research.
