Research Advisory Committee
Evaluates policies that regulate research at UCC.
Chair: Luis Cubano
Members
Richard Hann-Deanship of Medicine
Arístidez Cruz-Deanship of Academic Affairs
Emilia Soto-Deanship of Administration
Amelia Rivera-Cellular and Molecular Biology Center
Rafaela Robles-Center for Addiction Studies
Misty Eaton-Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience
Robert Hunter-Retrovirus Research Center
Eddy Ríos Olivares-Research Centers in Minority Institutions
Ladislao T Sulikowski-Specialized Neuroscience Research Program
Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Review all research that involves human subjects to ensure adherence to ethical standards.
Chair: Frances Garcia
Forms and Regulations
Human Subjects Review Committee Application.doc
45CFR46 Protection of Human Subjects.pdf
21 CFR 50 Protection of Human Subjects
Guidance on 45 CFR 46 PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS.htm
Web Certificate
Protecting Human Research Participants
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
Review all research that involves animals, inspect the animal facility
to ensure it complies with federal guidelines.
Chair: Zilka Rios
Members
Juan P. Amieiro, Veterinarian
Luisa Molina, Community Member
Krishna Baksi
Luis Cubano
Misty Eaton
Pedro Ferchmin
Legier Rojas
Priscila Sanabria
Betzaida Torres
Forms and Regulations
Handbook for the Use of Laboratory Animals
Solicitud Propositos Cientificos.pdf
PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (August 2002)
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/references/PHSPolicyLabAnimals.pdf
Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. (1996)
http://www.nap.edu/readingroom/books/labrats/
Report of the AVMA Panel on Euthanasia, 2000 (PDF)
http://www.avma.org/issues/animal_welfare/euthanasia.pdf
Animal Welfare Act and Animal Welfare Regulations, USDA (August 2002)
http://www.access.gpo.gov/usecose/uscmain.html
Public Law 99-158, Section 495, "Animals in Research"
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/references/hrea1985.htm
U.S. Government Principles
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/references/phspol.htm#USGovPrinciples
Public Law 103-43, Section 205, "Plan for Use of Animals in Research"
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/pl103-43.pdf
Occupational Health and safety in the care and Use Research Animals
http://www.nap.edu/catalog/4988.html
Departamento de Recursos Naturales y Ambientales, PR.
Others references:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/olaw.htm
Additional Materials
Radiation Safety
The Radiation Safety Committee and the Radiation Safety Officer oversee all activity related to the use, receipt, storage and disposal of radioisotopes for research purposes at the institution and assure compliance with institutional, commonwealth and federal guidelines on radioisotope material used at the institution for research. The RSC also oversees a calibration service for radiation-monitoring instruments that is available to the public for a small charge. The current RSC Chairperson is Dr. Richard Hann, Dept. of Biochemistry (787-786-6285) and the current RSO is Mr. David Rhoe (787-245-7248). Researchers interested in using radioisotopes at the institution need prior approval from the RSC and should contact the RSC Chairperson. Anyone interested in using the instrument calibration service should contact the RSO.
Chair: Richard Hann
Forms and Regulations
10 CFR 35.22 Radiation Safety Committee.pdf
Chemical Safety
The Chemical Safety Committee ensures that chemicals used at UCC are used and disposed of in such a manner as to minimize the health and safety risks to personnel, facilities, the environment, and the public and to assure compliance with UCC policies and federal as well as PR regulations.
Chair: Misty Eaton
Forms and Regulations
Chemical Hygiene in Laboratories.pdf
Biosafety
This committee is responsible for implementation of institutional policies and supervision of the disposition of biomedical waste following the federal and local regulations.
Chair: Miguel Otero
Forms and Regulations
Recombinant DNA Guidelines.pdf
Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories
