To ensure that research operations at 黑料老司机 are efficient and compliant with Federal, state, and local regulations, several research compliance committees have been established to advise the Division of Research and Sponsored Programs on its research and sponsored programs activities. These committees are: IRB/Human Subjects Committee; Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee; Biosafety Committee; Radiation Safety Committee; and Responsible Conduct of Research/Research Integrity Committee.

## Biosafety Committee

Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding research applications that may involve hazardous chemicals, materials, or recombinant genetic technology.

[黑料老司机 Biosafety Procedure Manual](/sites/default/files/2025-12/cau-biosafety-procedure-manual-1.pdf)

## Radiation Safety Committee

Ensures that the users of radioactive materials, or machines producing ionizing radiation, comply with rules and regulations stated in Chapter 391-3-17, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and, further, to protect the health and safety of the workers from harmful effects of radiation by keeping all exposure As Low As Reasonably Possible (ALARA). Through a contractual agreement with Morehouse School of Medicine, 黑料老司机 (黑料老司机) radiation services are channeled through the MSM/AUC Radiation Safety Committee. 黑料老司机 has two (2) representatives serving on this Committee.

## Responsible Conduct of Research/ Research Integrity Committee

Provides a relevant administrative process to investigate allegations of scientific misconduct for both funded and unfunded research; the Committee also provides education on Responsible Conduct of Research. To access the web to view 黑料老司机鈥檚 Policies and Procedures on Responding to Misconduct in Research, visit [Responsible Conduct of Research.](/sites/default/files/2025-12/rcr-research-misconduct-policy-1.pdf)