Compliance
The UT Knoxville Office of Research is responsible for the development and implementation of policies and procedures governing research and creative activity and the administrative aspects of research operations. It provides administrative support and assistance in complying with applicable laws and regulations in the following areas of research compliance:
Animal Care and Use -- The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee ensures compliance with all regulations, policies and standards in place to protect animal welfare in research.
Biosafety -- The Biosafety Program works to ensure regulatory compliance by improving researcher knowledge of biosafety issues through training and online resources.
Export Control -- The Export Control Officer helps researchers comply with federal regulations prohibiting the unlicensed export of certain commodities and information.
Human Subjects/IRB -- The Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulates research activities involving human subjects by ensuring compliance with all federal and state regulations.
Radiation Safety -- The Radiation Safety Department provides a wide range of radiation services and health physics support to assist researchers in the safe and compliant use of radioactive materials.
Contact Info
Brenda Lawson
Compliance Officer and IRB Administrator
UT Knoxville Office of Research
1534 White Ave.
Knoxville, TN 37996-1529
Phone: (865) 974-7697
Fax: (865) 974-7400
Email: blawson@utk.edu