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IRB/Human Subjects Committee  
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee 
Biosafety Committee 
Radiation Safety Subcommittee  
Research Integrity Committee 
Resources for Research Compliance
 

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IRB/Human Subjects Committee  - protects confidentiality of data for research and projects involving the use of human subjects and ensures protection against physical, psychological, social and legal risks in biomedical and behavioral research.

Chair: Dr. G. Pamela Burch-Sims
Phone: 963-5661
E-mail: irb@tnstate.edu

Submit three (3) copies of the protocol packet to Suite 1A, Research and Sponsored Programs Building.
Packet should include the following items.

• Human Subjects Research Proposal form (3 copies)
• Instrument (3 copies)
• Consent form, if applicable (3 copies)
• Letter of cooperation, if applicable (3 copies)
• Certificate of Completion of Mandatory Training program (see below) 

Human Subjects Research Proposal Form

Instructions to Complete Human Subjects Research Proposal Form 

Human Subjects Amendment Form 

Research Exemption from IRB Review Form 

Mandatory Training for Researchers using Human Subjects (effective 15 Aug 2005)

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Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee  - Tennessee State University (TSU) uses animals in biomedical and agricultural research and education. The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) is the University's body charged with reviewing the University's program for humane care and use of animals; reviewing concerns involving the care and use of animals; inspecting the TSU animal housing facilities and study areas; reviewing and approving, requesting modifications to secure approval or withholding approval of proposed activities or of significant changes in activities relating to the care and use of animals; and, if necessary, suspending activities involving animals. The TSU IACUC is guided by Federal regulations and policies set forth in the Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (PHS 1986), the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (ILAR 1996) and the USDA Animal Welfare Act (CFR 1985).

The IACUC works with TSU personnel to ensure the humane care of animals used at the University and provides information to aid in enhancing animal well-being. The IACUC reviews research and other activities involving animals to ensure that they are justified by their benefits and minimize any animal distress. University employees using animals in biomedical /agricultural research and teaching must first have written IACUC approval.   

Notice to Biomedical Researchers: At the present time, all proposals requiring use of animals for biomedical research must be approved by the IACUC of the institution designated to manage research animals. The TSU laboratory animal care facility is currently being renovated, thus a formal agreement must be made between the investigator and a collaborator approved to house laboratory animals. The designated institution must have an approved Animal Welfare Assurance Statement on file with the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (NIH, PHS, USDHHS). Documentation of IACUC approval by the host institution must be presented before the TSU IACUC can approve the proposal for submission to the funding agency.

Mandatory Training for Researchers/Faculty using Animals in Research and Education (effective 01 Oct 2005)

Online Resources, Training Modules, and Required Documentation for Animal Care and Use 

Chair:     Richard Browning, Ph.D.
Phone:    963-5837
E-mail:    rbrowning@tnstate.edu

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Biosafety Committee - ensures compliance with federal, state and local regulations regarding research applications that may involve hazardous chemicals, materials or recombinant genetic technology.

Chair:     Mohammad R. Karim, Ph.D.
Phone:    963-5336
E-mail:    mkarim@tnstate.edu

Biosafety at TSU
Manuals for biosafety training and information at TSU

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Radiation Safety Subcommittee - ensures the safe use of radioactive material, radiation producing equipment, and all uses of ionizing radiation within the confines of the university.

Chair:     Mohammad R. Karim, Ph.D. *
Phone:    963-5336
E-mail:     mkarim@tnstate.edu  
  * University Radiation Safety Officer

Radiation Safety Manual 
Radiation safety manual for Tennessee State University

Radiation Safety Web Site
via the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Research Integrity Committee - provides a relevant administrative process to investigate allegations of scientific misconduct for both funded and non-funded research; the committee also provides education on Responsible Conduct of Research.

Chair:     Terrance L. Johnson, Ph.D.
Phone:    963-5748
E-mail:     tjohnson@tnstate.edu

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  Resources for Research Compliance

Animal Welfare: NIH Office for Protection from Research Risks (OPRR)
Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare - federal regulations and general guidelines for humane use and treatment of animals in research

Code of Federal Regulations / Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects (45 CFR 46) 
federal policy concerning research involving human subjects 

Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals   

Human Subjects: HHS-Office for Protection from Research Risks (OPRR) 
federal regulations and general guidelines on protection of human subjects in research 

On Being A Scientist: Responsible Conduct in Research 
article provided by the National Academy of Sciences

Office of Research Integrity

The Belmont Report:  Ethical Principles and Guidelines for the Protection of Human Subjects of Research  

Misconduct of Others: Prevention Techniques for Researchers
article on prevention of misconduct of research

Other RCR Resources and Training Material  

 

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