Office of the Campus Veterinarian
The Office of Campus Veterinarian is the central coordinating facility for the care, production, procurement, and use of laboratory animals at WSU. It provides assurance to governmental agencies, granting authorities, accrediting bodies, and the public that all animals utilized by WSU in teaching, research, and testing are cared for in a humane manner consistent with established federal and state guidelines. The Center also provides formal presentations, informal assistance, and educational services to assist instructors and investigators in their use of animals.
Office of Grant and Research Development
The Office of Grant and Research Development (OGRD) acts as a clearinghouse for information on sponsored research. It also reviews proposals, aids in the selection of University representatives for competitive grants, offers staff support to the University Research and Arts Committee, and stimulates grant and contract activity on campus.
Office of Intellectual Property Administration
The Office of Intellectual Property Administration (OIPA), established in 1990, serves Washington State University and its employees in promoting technology transfer by working closely with the Washington State University Research Foundation (WSURF). OIPA recommends to WSURF copyright and patent protection and licensing, and polices the use of the University's trademarks. It also is responsible for promotional efforts to encourage the transfer of technologies and disclosure of intellectual property.
Office of Research Assurances
The Office of Research Assurances provides oversight and
coordinates compliance efforts (as required by federal
and state laws and University policies) primarily through
close cooperation and coordination with the following
faculty/Presidential Committees:
1. Institutional Animal Care and Use
Committee (IACUC)
2. Institutional Biosafety Committee
(IBC)
3. Institutional Review Board (IRB)
4. Radiation Safety Committee (RSC)
The Office of Research Assurances offers support and help
to researchers to identify, understand, and comply with
all pertinent regulations, rules, and policies. The
Office is a resource for facilitating the conduct of
research at WSU.
Radiation Safety Office
The Radiation Safety Office administers a program providing for the safe use of radiation and radioactive materials in research, service, and instruction at the main campus, urban campuses, and at the extension centers. The activities of this program are conducted in accordance with the statutes and rules of radiation protection specified in WAC-246, and with the conditions enumerated in Radioactive Materials License WN-C003-1 issued by the State of Washington.