Laboratory Safety and Training
The University of Illinois at Chicago requires that all students who participate in laboratory research complete appropriate laboratory training prior to beginning research. Students should work with their mentors to identify appropriate training based on the research project. However, all students must complete the following appropriate courses prior to working in the laboratory:
Additional training may be required depending on the type of research that the student will conduct. Student participants should consult with their mentors to determine what training is required.
The list below indicates online training links according to type of research:
rNA and Infectious Agents: https://research.uic.edu/compliance/human-subjects-irbs/institutional-biosafety-committee-ibc-institutional-review-board-irb-coordination/
Human Subjects and Animal Research
If the student research involves either human or animal subjects, students must comply with all regulations set by the University related for human subject or animal research. All students who undertake animal research must enroll in the GC 470 course “Essentials of Animal Research.” This course is only offered during the Fall semester. Students can only perform human or animal research under a protocol approved by the University. The protocol number must be provided on the Committee Recommendation Form and with abstracts submitted for Clinic and Research Day.
Students may be added as personnel to their advisor’s existing protocols. This action requires the student complete training as described by their PI/Mentor.
*In the case of a student who receives an individual fellowship award or creates a distinct project, the student may be advised to apply for an individual protocol. Information on how to do so is available on the University’s website.