Post Approval Monitoring


Post approval monitoring of an approved protocol is an examination of the research facility and study documents to assure that human subjects and animals are protected, and the investigator is in compliance with applicable University and Federal regulations.


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Featured Research

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The purpose is:

  • -To ensure the animal care and well being
  • -To identify strengths and areas of improvement in research practices
  • -To ascertain compliance with institutional, state and federal guidelines and regulations
  • -To encourage "good" science by identifying support and educational needs

Dr. G. Scaglia and Holly Boland are studying diet selection by ruminants which might be related to chemical imbalances in the forage

Their methods include using grazing recorders mounted on the halters, video cameras, and waste analysis.

During their PAM audit, they achieved the highest compliance rating possible.


Previous Featured Research

The purpose is:

  • -To ensure the research subjects's rights and well-being
  • -To identify strengths and areas of improvement in research practices
  • -To ascertain compliance with institutional, state and federal guidelines and regulations
  • -To encourage "good" science by identifying support and educational needs
Animal Research
Human Research
Animal Researcher F.A.Q.

Animal Research Concern/Complaint

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Candidates are randomly drawn from a pool of recently audited protocols that achieved the highest possible level of compliance.

Human Researcher F.A.Q.

Human Research Concern/Complaint

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