Text Box: Research Compliance Institutional Review Board (IRB) for the Protection of Human Subjects All projects involving human subjects conducted by faculty, staff and students of the University of Denver require IRB review and approval. An IRB application must be completed and submitted electronically via eProtocol, along with additional attachments, before research begins and by the submission deadline. Please see ORSP Calendar for monthly Deadlines and visit www.du.edu/orsp/compliance. Additionally, you may need to include one or more attachments if the project involves protected health information, anonymous or confidential consent forms and/or international research. Please see the IRB Application and Checklist, found on the website, for links to these attachments. NOTE: Some research studies are exempt from the Code of Federal Regulations. In these cases, an abbreviated “Exemption Application” may be completed and submitted to ORSP for review by the IRB chair. However, the IRB, not the PI, must determine that research is exempt. For information and forms: www.du.edu/orsp/irb.html or send an email to du-irb@du.edu. Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Any individual proposing to use animals in research is required to obtain approval from the University of Denver IACUC. “Animal” is defined as “any live, vertebrate animal used or intended for use in research, research training, teaching, experimentation or biological testing or for related purposes.” Please visit www.du.edu/orsp/compliance.html for access to electronic submissions via eProtocol. For information and forms: www.du.edu/orsp/animal.html or send an email to du-iacuc@du.edu Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) The IBC is responsible for ensuring that research involving recombinant DNA or select agents and other biological hazards at the University of Denver is in compliance with established NIH Guidelines. To carry out this oversight, the IBC has three main tasks: Review research proposals involving biological hazards, Develop emergency plans for accidental biohazard spills, and provide consultation to PI’s on biosafety issues. Please visit www.du.edu/orsp/compliance.html for access to electronic submissions via eProtocol. For information and forms: www.du.edu/orsp/biosafety.html or send an email to du-ibc@du.edu Text Box: 10