Office of Institutional Ethics & Compliance
The Office of Institutional Ethics & Compliance assists researchers, students, faculty, & staff navigate the increasingly complex web of regulations, laws, and policies by providing researchers with advice, guidance, training, and education. It serves as the administrative office for the faculty research committees: the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC); the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC); and the Institutional Review Board (IRB). In addition, it provides training, guidance, and education on export controls, research integrity, conflicts of interest, and responsible conduct of research. The mission is to ensure that all research conducted on campus complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and University policies.
Committees
The IACUC oversees the proper use of animals in research
Committee that oversees activities involving potentially hazardous biological agents
The IRB oversees research involving human subjects here at UMassD
Key Functions
Policies, procedures and regulations regarding conflict of interest/commitment
Policies, procedures, and regulations on export controls
The DCB oversees all scientific diving is conducted at all UMass campuses.
Policies, procedures, and regulations on responsible conduct in research