Human, Animal and Laboratory Investigations

As part of the Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge (ERIK) Research Integrity pillar, the Human, Animal and Laboratory Investigations unit (HALI) provides independent oversight of research compliance efforts within ERIK’s human subjects, animal subjects and laboratory research operational endeavors.

HALI leads and enhances the effectiveness and efficiency of all related university research compliance programs, including audits and investigations. Through the Associate Vice President for Research Integrity and Investigations, the HALI unit additionally reports to the Office of University Compliance and Integrity (OUCI) and works with OUCI to develop long-term compliance strategies and key reporting metrics as it relates to the institution’s human and animal subject research programs, laboratory and biosafety program and research investigations.

HALI works with faculty oversight committees and boards to promote ethical research practices and to assist in regulatory compliance reporting requirements and investigations. 

• Report Human Subject Research Concerns
• Report Emergency or Animal Subject Research Concerns
• Institutional Biosafety Incident Report Form
• Report anonymously using EthicsPoint, a third-party vendor
• For issues concerning Research Misconduct or Conflict of Interest, contact the Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge research compliance team.
• For issues concerning Export Control or Research Security, contact the Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge secure research team.