Welcome to the Office of Research Compliance
Our mission is to provide assistance to faculty, staff and students in conducting research in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
University research activities are overseen by regulatory and compliance committees imposed by federal laws. Non-compliance may result in severe penalties to the institution and in some instances to the individual. It is the responsibility of all researchers to be familiar with university policies relating to areas of research requiring compliance with government regulations.
The ORC is responsible for the following compliance areas:
- Human Subjects (IRB)
- Animal Care and Use (IACUC)
- Biosafety (IBC)
- Research Misconduct
- Responsible Conduct of Research
NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
We are pleased to welcome Matt Lundgren as the new Assistant Director of the Office of Research Compliance. He will be responsible for the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) and Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs) as well as assisting in directing programs and education related to compliance awareness and accountability for the university.
Matt was most recently the Laboratory Safety Officer for the Boise State University Environmental Health and Safety Office where he handled lab, radiation and biological safety as well as chemical and industrial hygiene. Matt has also worked at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Washington. The Office of Research Compliance will benefit from his experience and understanding in federal compliance.
Spring 2012 IRB Information Sessions
During the first few months of the semester, the ORC will provide presentations on the IRB review process and how to access the required human subjects training through CITI. Contact Amy Smith (208-426-5871) if you have any questions.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
9:00-10:00 AM Simplot Micron 210
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
12:30-1:30 PM Simplot Micron 210
Thursday, February 9, 2012
3:30-4:30 PM Simplot Micron 210
MEMO: When Does A Class Assignment Require IRB Approval?
In support of its teaching and research mission, the University encourages novel and innovative classroom activities. Many class assignments involve research methods such as questionnaires, interviews, or other interactions with individuals, and such assignments are often presented at internal and external research and scholarship conferences. This memo addresses whether and when such assignments should be reviewed by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to ensure the protection of human subjects.