Biosafety

President's Committee on Animal Care (PCAC): Responsible for overseeing all animal care and use undertaken by members of the University of Regina, and to ensure compliance with institutional and the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) standards.  Terms of ReferenceFor information on human safety considerations when using or caring for animals, please refer to Section 2 of the Biosafety Program (Word Doc) (Animal Activities), and contact the U of R Biosafety Officer.

For information on using or caring for animals during Travel and Fieldwork, please refer to the Travel & Fieldwork Safety webpage.

Ordering/Transferring
Biological materials can only be ordered or transferred by Principal Investigators and research personnel through UR Stores. Some materials may require additional paperwork to be obtained (e.g. MTAs, licenses, permits, etc). Please contact the Biosafety Officer or UR Stores for assistance.

Receiving
Biological materials may only be received through UR Stores. Do not sign for or receive materials in your lab or office space. Some materials may require additional paperwork to be obtained. Please contact the Biosafety Officer or UR Stores for assistance.

Materials Transfer Agreement (MTA) Signing Authority Policy
Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs) for biological materials can affect the ownership and dissemination of research results. Governed under the UofR Delegation of Authority, Senior Executive Policy, MTAs must be signed by the Vice-President (Research) or designate. Please contact the Compliance Specialist, Animals & Cannabis for assistance.