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Find information about submitting your research for safety review at VA Pittsburgh. We have special guidelines for research involving animals subjects, human subjects, and radiation. SAFETY

AND SECURITY VA Pittsburgh is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for research subjects (human and animal) and all research personnel. To ensure a safe environment, all

research involving biological, chemical, physical and/or radiation hazards must be reviewed by the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC). In addition, research involving humans must be

reviewed by the IRB, animal research must be reviewed by the IACUC, and research not involving humans or animals must be reviewed by RESC. SUBMITTING YOUR RESEARCH FOR REVIEW NEW RESEARCH

SUBMISSIONS To initiate your submission to the research office, please complete and submit Part I: Request to Conduct Research; if you're planning to work with human subjects,

you'll need to complete the ProSPECT study application. The answers you provide on these forms will determine whether you need to submit materials to the IBC.  If you need to submit

materials to the IBC, you must complete and submit the following documents, as applicable: PART I - REQUEST TO CONDUCT RESEARCH This document initiates a submission within the research

office. Please complete all applicable parts. The way you fill out the form will help determine which other parts (II-V) you will need. RESEARCH WITH SPECIAL SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Research

involving animal subjects, human subjects, or radiation of any kind has special safety considerations. If your research requires special considerations, please visit the appropriate page(s).

  ANIMAL RESEARCH For information on safety protocol and review process for animal research. HUMAN RESEARCH For information on safety protocol and review process for human research.

RADIATION SAFETY For information on safety protocol and review process for human research. DOCUMENTING LAB PROTOCOLS Depending on the nature of your protocol, the agents you plan to use, and

the procedures you conduct in your lab, you may need to submit additional documentation. This section provides instructions for submitting these documents. APPLICATION TO ACCESS RESEARCH

SECURED AREA Each person requesting access to a secured research area must complete this form and have it signed by the Principal Investigator of the laboratory. Submit completed forms

directly to the Administrative Officer for Research and Development. CONTINUING REVIEW The Principal Investigator must submit a continuing review to the IBC annually. A continuing review

submission form will be sent to the Principal Investigator approximately 90, 60, and 30 days prior to the project's expiration. SUBMITTING YOUR RESEARCH FOR REVIEW Please send lab

research submissions to the VAPHS Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) Coordinator: BETH TOTH Research Office Building Mail Code 151 Office #1A-114 University Drive Pittsburgh, PA 1524

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS Everyone who works in a research laboratory and is funded by the VA must complete specific required training. Please review the VAPHS Research Staff Training Document

for more details about research safety training requirements.