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Research Protections

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The Research Protections section of the Office of Research Services is responsible for administrative oversight support for research at DePaul that involves human subjects, animals, or hazardous materials. Our staff is here to help guide you through the submission and review processes for your research. Find out more about the three committees that oversee research protections at DePaul by clicking on the links below.

Need to submit protocol materials? Please submit all protocol submissions (i.e. new protocols, amendments, renewals, closures) to orp@depaul.edu .

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IRB

The Institutional Review Board (IRB) reviews all research activities involving human subjects.

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IACUC

The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)​ oversees the proper care and humane treatment of live vertebrate animals used for research​.

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IBC

The Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) ​​ensures the safe acquisition, use, and disposal of all biohazardous agents for research.​