OVPR Services

• With the exception of CMS, OVPR services will be limited to emergencies during the university winter break. Please plan accordingly for grant applications, protocol and registration submissions, etc.
• •Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC): Submissions for the January IACUC meeting pre-review deadline is December 16, 2020 and the final version must be received before December 23, 2020.
• Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC): Submissions for the January IBC meeting must be received by January 4, 2021. 
• Social, Behavioral & Education IRB (SBER IRB): PIs must continue to report New Information within 5 business days during this time. For more information, see page 10 of the SBER IRB Investigator Manual.

Emergency Contacts

Biosafety: Biosafety Manager at 617-201-2479

Chemical Safety: University Police at 617-627-6911 (Boston/Medford/Somerville campuses) or 508-839-5303 (Grafton campus) 

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS): University Police at 617-627-6911 (Boston/Medford/Somerville campuses) or 508-839-5303 (Grafton campus)

Radiation & Laser Safety: Radiation Safety Officer at 617-308-3781

Once the situation is under control, complete the Accident/Incident Reporting Form and email it to Debopom.Mitra@tufts.edu. More information on accident/incident reporting and emergency response can be found here.