Compliance & Safety

Research Compliance & Safety supports the research endeavors of Tufts faculty, students, and staff via the management and oversight of the following areas: human subjects research protection, animal subjects protection, use of hazardous materials, conflict of interest, export controls and research integrity.

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Working with Human Research Subjects

Research involving Human Subjects has special requirements and is requires approval from the Institutional Review Board (IRB).

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Working with Animals

All research involving animals is reviewed an approved by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) to make sure it meets the highest regulatory and ethical standards.

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Working with Hazardous Materials

Find guidance on general laboratory safety, and specific areas including radiation, lasers, chemicals and biologicals.

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Review Boards & Committees

Review boards and committees approve research studies, making sure that they meet federal, state and institutional requirements. Most studies will require approval from one or more of these oversight functions before your research can begin.

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Support Areas

Compliance support functions provide the resources and expert guidance to make sure your research is safe, ethical, and remains compliant.

Biosafety

Conflict of Interest

Environmental Health & Safety

Export Control

Global Privacy

Research Misconduct

Responsible Conduct of Research

Trainings

Key Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
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Scientific Integrity in Research Policy
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Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Policy
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