Go to: Compliance Offices | Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) | Institutional Review Board (IRB) Human Subjects | Cornell Research Safety Offices | Training Resources | DURC Federal Policy | Data Management | Tech Transfer
| Office | Description |
|---|---|
| The Cornell Office of Research Integrity and Assurance (ORIA) | Coordinates compliance measures on campus and acts as a resource for the university community's concerns regarding compliance requirements. |
| Committee | Description |
| Cornell IACUC | The use of vertebrate animals in research, teaching, and testing is subject to Cornell Policy 1.4. |
| Office | Description |
| Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) | Reviews research involving biological materials Coordinates with DURC review when applicable Biosafety requirements and guidelines |
| Environment, Health and Safety | Laboratory safety resources Emergency response procedures Training requirements and schedules |
| Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) | Cornell proposal submission guidance Award management information Compliance requirements |
| Research Security Program | Export control information International collaboration guidance Security requirements for sensitive research |
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| DURC Training Module [TBD] | Overview of DURC policies and requirements Case studies and examples Required for DURC research personnel |
| Biosafety and Biosecurity Training | Laboratory safety procedures Proper handling of biological materials Required for laboratory personnel |
| Chemical Safety Training | Laboratory safety procedures Proper handling of chemical materials Required for laboratory personnel |
| Laboratory Security Training | Physical security requirements Access control procedures Material handling and transfer protocols |
| Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) | Ethics in research Best practices for scientific integrity Required training for researchers |
| CDC Biosafety Guidelines | Pathogen safety information Containment requirements Emergency response procedures |
| Federal Select Agent Program | Registration requirements Security measures Transfer procedures |
Note: For more on DURC, see Cornell's Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC) Policy Overview page.
| Policy | Description |
|---|---|
| United States Government Policy for Oversight of DURC (2024) | Includes a list of DURC agents/toxins Outlines research review and oversight Describes DURC Institutional Review Entity (DURC-IRE) Committee composition and responsibilities |
| NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules | Essential guidance for genetic research safety Complementary to DURC requirements Important for research involving engineered pathogens |
| Federation of American Scientists Biosecurity Education Portal | DURC case studies Online training modules Sites, Resources, and Conversations |