Research Regulatory Affairs
OFFICE OF RESEARCH REGULATORY AFFAIRS
The Office of Research Regulatory Affairs (ORRA) plays a crucial role in ensuring that research activities at our institution adhere to the highest ethical and regulatory standards. This office oversees several key committees, including the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), which ensures the humane treatment of animals in research, teaching, breeding and testing; the Institutional Review Board (IRB), which protects the rights and welfare of human subjects; and the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), which evaluates the safety of biological research. Additionally, ORRA manages the Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC) Committee, which addresses potential risks associated with sensitive research; the Radiation Safety Committee (RSC), which oversees the safe use of radiation in research; and the Stem Cell Research Oversight (SCRO) Committee, which ensures compliance with ethical guidelines in stem cell research. Together, these committees work to promote responsible research practices while fostering innovation and scientific advancement.
The Office of Research Regulatory Affairs ensures that the operation of these committees and the research that they oversee is conducted according to all applicable local, state and federal guidelines and regulations. Responsibilities of the Office of Research Regulatory Affairs include, but are not limited to:
- Ensuring that each committee is properly constituted.
- Registering committees with state and federal governments as needed.
- Maintaining required licenses and permits up to date.
- Ensuring that training programs are in place and are implemented and monitored by the respective committees.
- Filing reports to government agencies as needed.
- Assisting with investigations pertaining to noncompliance or scientific misconduct.
- Development of written policies and procedures.
- Updating information as needed on the websites listed on this page.
- Daily operations and facilitation of review and approval of research protocols submitted to each research regulatory oversight committee.
The Office of Research Regulatory Affairs reports to the Sr. VP for Research and Biotechnology.
Research Committees
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee 
Biosafety 
Radiation Safety 
Institutional Review Board 
Conflict of Interest 
Stem Cell Research ORRA Staff
Office of Research Regulatory Affairs
Director of Research Regulatory Affairs and Compliance
Office of Research Regulatory Affairs / Department of Animal Care
Manager of Research and Animal Care Operations
Contact the office of research regulatory affairs
Office Hours
8:00AM 鈥� 5:00PM, Monday-Friday
Mailing Address
Western University of Health Sciences
Office of Research Regulatory Affairs
309 East Second Street
Pomona, CA 91766-1854