Laura McCabe, Associate Vice President for Research Regulatory Support
Michigan State University researchers seek to conduct their research in ways that protect the health and safety of research subjects and investigators as well as the environment. The Office of Research Regulatory Support (ORRS) offers online and face-to-face training and resources to help researchers assure safety in their labs, conduct research responsibly, and comply with relevant regulations. ORRS also pursues accreditation and certifications to assure that programs relating to human and animal subjects and environmental health and safety not only meet, but exceed, federal regulations. These efforts aim to maintain Michigan State University‘s respected compliance record. The major units within the office include:
Human Research Protection Program (HRRP) - protects individuals who are subjects of research and/or clinical investigations through MSU's commitment to follow ethical standards described in the Belmont Report and applicable federal, state, local, and university requirements. The program is fully accredited by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs, Inc. The HRPP includes the offices of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Compliance, and provides support to the MSU IRB committees. For more information, call 1-517-355-2180, e-mail irb@msu.edu or visit hrpp.msu.edu.
Animal Care Program - provides support and oversight for all animal-related research, teaching, and outreach at Michigan State University, including ethical review of animal use; acquisition, husbandry, and veterinary care of animals; training and educational opportunities; and public outreach. The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee implements regulatory oversight requirements; Campus Animal Resources provides husbandry and veterinary care as well as technical services such as breeding programs and special care. The Michigan State University Animal Care Program is accredited by the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International. For more information, visit the Web site at https://animalcare.msu.edu/. Call Campus Animal Resources at 1-517-353-5064 or call the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee at 1-517-432-8103, or email iacuc@msu.edu.
Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) - serves as a proactive provider of regulatory guidance, education, training, and compliance assistance to the university community to ensure that all faculty, students, and staff work in a safe and productive environment. The office acts as the primary liaison between the university and federal, state, and local environmental health agencies, including Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. For more information, call 1-517-355-0153 or visit www.ehs.msu.edu.
Faculty Conflict of Interest Officer - serves as a resource to faculty and administrators on defining and addressing faculty conflicts of interest, and maintains institutional procedures for faculty members to report significant financial interests and other opportunities for tangible personal benefit. For more information, call 1-517-884-7000, email fcoiio@msu.edu or visit www.coi.msu.edu.
Export Control and Trade Sanctions - oversees the university's compliance with export control regulations, which impose access, dissemination, and participation restrictions on transfer of controlled goods, software and information, and trade sanction regulations, which apply to certain individuals, entities and governments, based on U.S. policy and national security goals. The unit maintains a site license for identifying lists of debarred parties and entities, provides ongoing training programs, and sponsors an annual educational conference. Learn more at www.exportcontrols.msu.edu.
For more information about the ORRS, call 1-517-432-4500 or visit www.orrs.msu.edu.