Guidelines and policies

Forms

Training requirements

When the VHS Office of Research is notified an investigator or lab members will be conducting research involving pre-clinical models, biohazards, or human subjects, a member of the applicable compliance committee(s) will reach out the investigator with information about required training.

IACUC Whistleblower policy

EVMS strives to maintain the highest standards for animal welfare, and is committed to meeting and surpassing all applicable government guidelines and regulations for animal care and use. One of the roles of the IACUC is to review and if warranted, investigate all complaints of suspected incidents of animal mistreatment or noncompliance at the Institution. All complainants will remain anonymous and are protected against reprisals according to Federal law "whistleblower protection" and under Institutional Policy. 

Federal assurance of compliance

The EVMS IACUC has an Assurance on file with the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) for the use of animals in research. In addition, the EVMS Division of Comparative Medicine is certified and monitored by the USDA for registered research facilities. The EVMS Animal Program is accredited by a voluntary federal accrediting agency, the Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care, International (AAALAC).

The EVMS IRB has an Assurance with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services which ensures that human subjects research will follow principles of The Belmont Report and will comply with federal regulations.

Compliance questions, comments, or concerns should be directed to the Office of Research.

Information about the EVMS Compliance Program (not limited to research). 

EVMS strives to maintain the highest standards for animal welfare, and is committed to meeting and surpassing all applicable government guidelines and regulations for animal care and use. One of the roles of the IACUC is to review and if warranted, investigate all complaints of suspected incidents of animal mistreatment or noncompliance at the Institution.

All complainants will remain anonymous and are protected against reprisals according to Federal law "whistleblower protection" and under Institutional Policy.

Committees

The committees within the Department of Research at Eastern Virginia Medical School ensures the safety of research animals and that faculty/student researchers are complying with all governmental regulations.

Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)

Under the Public Health Service (PHS) Policy and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Regulations, the IACUC has the authority to oversee all research involving the utilization of animals.

Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)

The EVMS Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) executes its function in accordance with the principles and guidelines established by the Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health and the Center for Disease Control & Prevention.

Conflict of Interest Committee (COI)

The Conflict of Interest Committee (COI) shall be the final authority to either approve or disapprove interests disclosed and/or management plan(s) submitted by the designated authority for a decision or by the covered individual in any appeal process.

Institutional Review Board (IRB)

The IRB reviews research involving the use of human subjects at EVMS and at other designated institutions and private practices.  In addition to all EVMS sites, services are available for Sentara sites, CHKD sites, Bon Secours sites and other medical facilities, as well as some private practices.

Contact

For compliance questions, comments or concerns please contact VHS-iacuc@odu.edu.