University of Akron Compliance Committees
In order to comply with federal regulations as well as to maintain eligibility for federal funding, the University requires faculty and staff to obtain institutional approval from the following committees in order to conduct research involving human subjects, animal subjects, radiation or biohazards. Please contact the committees in order to obtain additional information related to submission of protocols.
Animal Care and Use Committee
Dr. James Holda, Chair
Biology Department
Mail Code 3908
Phone: 330-972-5116 |
Biohazard Safety Committee
Ms. Sharon McWhorter
Research Services & Sponsored Programs
Mail Code 2102
Phone: 330-972-7666 |
Radiation Safety Committee
Dr. Christopher Miller, Chair
Civil Engineering
Mail Code 3905
Phone: 330-972-5915
Alternative contact: Jason McNicholas
Phone: 330-972-5712 |
Institutional Review Board for
the Protection of Human Subjects
Dr. Rosalie Hall, Chair
Department of Psychology
Mail Code 4301
Phone: 330-972-8375
Alternative contact: Mary Samartgedes
Phone: 330-972-7666 |
For information related to Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) standards, regulations on chemicals and chemical disposal, fire and building code laws and general safety concerns, contact the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety at 6866.
In emergencies, contact the University Police at 911 on the main campus and at 8910 on the Wayne College campus.
Please call Research Services & Sponsored Programs at 7666 if you have any questions or would like additional information.
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