Self-Audit Toolkit

Internally monitoring and self-auditing human research studies is a valuable way for researchers to ensure that participants’ rights, safety and welfare are protected and that the research is conducted in accordance with the approved research plan and documented according to best practices. The Key Elements for Monitoring Adherence (PDF) guides researchers in a holistic review […]

FDA Audit Checklist

Download the FDA Audit Checklist: From Notification through Close-Out (DOC).

CIRC Disclosure Review Process

Effective: January 15, 2020Last Revised: September 28, 2023 Introduction The WUSTL Research Conflicts of Interest Policy states “The Conflicts of Interest Review Committee(s) (CIRC) is the designated official(s) responsible for evaluating financial disclosures.” This procedure outlines the process that the CIRC uses to evaluate the disclosures for financial conflicts of interest (FCOI).  Disclosure Review All […]

Start-up Company Guide

Navigating university collaborations, resources, and potential conflicts. Advice, Considerations, and Resources, outside of the tech transfer process, for faculty/staff when establishing or investing in a start-up company or pursuing STTR/SBIR funding or company sponsored funding for your lab. Introduction and Purpose The goal of this document is to provide guidance regarding general considerations associated with […]

Request the Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research Annual Report

To obtain a copy of the Annual Report on Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research conducted at Washington University, email the Office of Research Integrity & Ethics (ORIE) at orie@wustl.edu or mail a request to: Office of Research Integrity & EthicsMSC 1054-87-1300Washington University in St. Louis1 Brookings DriveSt. Louis, MO 63130 Reports are available for each […]