Administrator Guidelines for Office of Research Reporting Areas
We’ve gathered many of the policies, guidelines, and resources from BU and the Office of […]
New NIH Requirements: For Registering NIH-Funded Clinical Trials on Clinicaltrials.gov and for Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Training
As of January 2017, NIH has implemented two new requirements in regards to clinical trials. These requirements are related to registering clinical trials on clinicaltrials.gov and good clinical practice (GCP) training. In order to address these new requirements, the CRC IRB has revised the IRB forms to include sections for clinical trials registration and good […]
Culture of Safety & Responsibility
Overview This culture of safety and responsibility is guided by the following principles: Leadership and Oversight Leadership recognition and support of a culture of safety at every level within the institution. Demonstrated commitment and reinforcement on a regular basis through the consideration of safety issues at meetings, in the defining of jobs, and in the […]
Joint BU-VA Appointment Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
All Boston University Medical Campus Investigators who also hold salaried VA appointments must complete a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The VA Associate Chief of Staff of Research and Development and BU Sponsored Programs are responsible for maintaining a copy of the current MOU. MOU Form When to Submit or Update: Annually As a result of […]
IACUC Training
Boston University has a mandatory training program, outlined in the University’s Personnel Training and Qualifications Policy, comprised of IACUC Orientation and Working with the IACUC, described below. The training program is based on federal regulations and provides information on animal welfare regulations, Public Health Service policies, and basic IACUC policies and standards. Training is required […]
Human Subjects Training
The Charles River Campus (CRC) IRB requires all individuals involved in human subjects research to complete training in human subjects protection via the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Program which must be completed by both the Principal Investigator and all study staff listed on the protocol before the protocol can be approved. This training includes […]
Environmental Health & Safety Training
Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) at Boston University provides extensive training and resources to the Boston University and Boston Medical Center communities. The training programs listed below are designed to promote safe practices while also fulfilling regulatory requirements. Lab Safety Lab Safety Training (In-person & Virtual) Training applies for both BUMC & CRC. Laboratory Safety […]
Financial Conflicts of Interest Training
Who needs training Training is required (once every four years) for all those involved in the design, conduct, or reporting of Public Health Service (PHS) and/or Department of Energy (DOE) funded research at Boston University. When to train Once every four years while engaged in PHS-funded and/or DOE-funded research. Where to train The training is hosted […]
Animal Use Training & Facility Access
Boston University has a mandatory training program, based on federal regulations and in accordance with the University’s Personnel Training and Qualifications Policy, which requires training for all animal users to ensure that they are qualified to work with and handle animals. All animal users are required to complete this training prior to working with animals, […]
Chapter 6: Laboratory Training
Training is a critical component of any integrated biological safety program. Training is intended to provide the understanding, technical knowledge, and tools that the trainee can use to improve his or her daily laboratory safety practices. At a minimum, all personnel working with biological materials must have training in the following areas prior to the […]