All Louisiana Tech University research involving DNA is to adhere to the NIH guidelines and other applicable Federal and State requirements and must be conducted with appropriate safeguards against environmental release and for the protection of research personnel. Louisiana Tech also seeks to ensure that all hazards associated with teaching or research be identified, monitored, and controlled.

Microbes capable of infecting and causing human disease in human subjects represent one such hazard. Purchases, use, and disposal of radioactive material must also meet the review of Biohazards committee. The findings of this committee must be addressed in the body of the proposal and may often be required on the agency cover page.

The complete policies and procedures can be found here.

Contact Louisiana Tech Environmental Safety Director, Don Braswell at 257-2120 or email forms to Mr.Braswell to expedite approval or obtain more information.