Research Compliance

Research Compliance covers a wide range of activities across multiple areas in academia. ORSPA will work with the Lamar University community to ensure research is ethically sound, provide a safe working environment, and provide training in responsible conduct.

Institutional Review Board (IRB)


The IRB provides leadership in the protection of the rights, welfare, and well being of human subjects in research at Lamar University.

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Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)

The IACUC is the cornerstone for animal oversight and ensures the highest animal welfare standards are maintained at Lamar University.

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Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)

The IBC oversees research involving the use of biohazards across the Lamar University campus.

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Responsible Conduct of Research

RCR is an essential component for the Lamar University research community. It is the goal of RCR to foster an environment of ethical and responsible conduct of scientific research. 

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Conflict of Interest

Lamar University research community maintains an environment that promotes the highest standards of integrity and ethics in research.

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Export Controls

Export Control is an ever growing area at Lamar University. LU is committed to compliance with the U.S. export laws and regulations.

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CITI Compliance Training

The Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program) is the leading provider of research ethics, compliance, and professional development education. The online compliance training courses are required for all areas of research.

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