Whether you are a new researcher or are beginning a new type of research, we look forward to working with you.
If you are setting up your first UCLA lab, you will find many of the relevant resources listed on our site, including what to do first. We also invite you to bookmark our resources page and view our FAQs for common issues.
If you already have an established lab but are starting work in a new regulatory category (e.g., Animal Research Subjects), you may also find these resources helpful. Links are organized according to category on our resources page, or you can get there by selecting one of the resources by category buttons further down this page.
Please reach out to SOMSafety@mednet.ucla.edu at any point in the process for guidance. We’re glad to have you here!
To ensure the best possible workflow for administrative needs and to set up your lab as efficiently as possible, we encourage taking the following actions. Although you may not yet be at UCLA, there are a number of items you can complete remotely.
If you have a UID, create a UCLA Logon ID and then create CITI Program Logon Credentials. Now you can register for the systems and resources identified here. If you do not already have a UID or UCLA email address but are eager to get started, contact us for guidance on what else can be accomplished prior to the beginning of your appointment and/or arrival on campus.
The EH&S Portal team was created to make starting a new lab or making changes to lab work easier on you. Contact labportal@ehs.ucla.edu to let them know you are a new PI and need consultation. Download and fill out the brief New PI Questionnaire so that the EH&S Representative can equip you with resources tailored for your work.
Contact campus Environment, Health, & Safety at labportal@ehs.ucla.edu and the School of Medicine Research Safety Office at SOMSafety@mednet.ucla.edu to schedule an onboarding consultation tailored to your research.
Download and fill out this Chemical Inventory Spreadsheet. Include what you will bring with you, what you plan to purchase, or both. Refer to the Chemical Inventory Template Instructions for more information.
Familiarize yourself with mandatory EH&S trainings using the Lab Safety Training Matrix. Begin online trainings.
To better understand how the different stakeholders in research safety relate to one another and to your work, we strongly suggest you review the Lab Safety Relationship Chart on the resources page.
Your next steps by reviewing the following information about regulated research categories.
We have gathered and organized helpful resources according to regulated research category, including information related to protocol application schedules, application form addenda, safety organizations, facilities, applications, and other resources.
Not sure whether or not you will need these resources?
Choose a category for guidance:
We’ve compiled a helpful list of persons and entities that can assist you in your work. For general to specific inquiries, the information here should provide you with good starting points.
For DGSOM Safety | Office | Contact | Websites |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Inquiries | DGSOM Research Safety Office | Office Assistants SOMSafety@mednet.ucla.edu (310) 206-8537 | |
| Individual Guidance | Research Safety Director | Erin Quinn equinn@mednet.ucla.edu (310) 825-9356 | |
| Programs, including Monthly Safety Training and Lab Coat Laundry | DGSOM Research Safety Office | Office Assistants SOMSafety@mednet.ucla.edu (310) 206-8537 | http://safety.healthsciences.ucla.edu/ |
For EH&S Portal | Office | Contact | Websites |
| Onboarding, Renovations, Lab Cleanouts, & Moves | EH&S Portal Team | General Inbox labportal@ehs.ucla.edu (310) 825-5689 | https://ehs.ucla.edu/ |
| Onboarding, Renovations, Lab Cleanouts, & Moves | Lab Safety Officer | Chris Pang-Gonzalez chrispgonzalez@ehs.ucla.edu (310) 794-4361 | https://ehs.ucla.edu/ |
| Onboarding, Renovations, Lab Cleanouts, & Moves | Lab Safety Officer | Jack Bracken jbracken@ehs.ucla.edu (310) 794-5578 | https://ehs.ucla.edu/ |
For Animals | Office | Contact | Websites |
| ARC Application (RATS) | Research Safety and Animal Welfare Administration (RSAWA) | ARC Administrator arc@research.ucla.edu (310) 206-6308 | http://ora.research.ucla.edu/RSAWA/ARC http://rats.research.ucla.edu/ |
| Animal Services, Pharmacy, Breeding Colony Management | DLAM Technical Operations | Various DLAM professionals dlampharmacy@mednet.ucla.edu dlambcs@mednet.ucla.edu dlamxfrs@mednet.ucla.edu dlamreceiving@mednet.ucla.edu | https://portal.dlam2.ucla.edu/TechOperations/Pages/default.aspx |
| Veterinary Services, including Surgery, Covered Species, Regulatory Affairs | DLAM Veterinarians | Veterinarians jgoodwin@mednet.ucla.edu jreeves@mednet.ucla.edu ctorresurbano@mednet.ucla.edu sandraduarte@mednet.ucla.edu | https://portal.dlam2.ucla.edu/VeterinaryServices/Pages/default.aspx |
| Training | DLAM Training | eLearning Administrator dlamtraining@mednet.ucla.edu (310) 794-0308 | |
For Biological Agents | Office | Contact | Websites |
| IBC Application | Research Safety and Animal Welfare Administration (RSAWA) | IBC Administrator ibc@research.ucla.edu (310) 794-0262 | http://ora.research.ucla.edu/RSAWA/IBC/Pages/index.aspx http://safetynet.research.ucla.edu/ |
| Site Visit Overview, Startup, Consultation | EH&S Biosafety | Biosafety Officers biosafety@ehs.ucla.edu (310) 206-3929 | https://ehs.ucla.edu/biosafety |
| Medical Waste Management | EH&S Biosafety | Biosafety Officers medwaste@ehs.ucla.edu (310) 206-3929 | http://mwa.ehs.ucla.edu/ |
For Chemicals | Office | Contact | Websites |
| Lab Safety Officer | EH&S Laboratory Safety | Lab Safety Officers laboratorysafety@ehs.ucla.edu (310) 825-5689 | https://ehs.ucla.edu/lab-safety |
| Chemical Inventory | EH&S Laboratory Safety EH&S Hazardous Materials | EH&S Professionals chemicalinventory@ehs.ucla.edu hazardousmaterials@ehs.ucla.edu (310) 825-5689 | https://ehs.ucla.edu/news/chemical-inventory-program |
| Lab Management | EH&S Laboratory Safety | Lab Safety Officers laboratorysafety@ehs.ucla.edu (310) 825-5689 | https://ehs.ucla.edu/documents/Laboratory |
| CPSC | Research Safety and Animal Welfare Administration (RSAWA) | CPSC Administrator cpsc@research.ucla.edu (310) 794-0474 | http://ora.research.ucla.edu/RSAWA/CPSC |
For Clinical Research | Office | Contact | Websites |
| Starting a Clinical Trial | ResearchGo | ResearchGo administrators (310) 794-8969 | http://www.researchgo.ucla.edu/ |
| Investigator Support Services | Coordination Services & Education | Maggie Lindenbaum, Director Studyactivation@mednet.ucla.edu | http://www.researchgo.ucla.edu/investigator-support-services |
| CTSI | Clinical and Translational Science Institute | Deborah Herman dkherman@mednet.ucla.edu (310) 794-5263 | https://ctsi.ucla.edu/ |
For Human Subjects | Office | Contact | Websites |
| webIRB | OHRPP/webIRB HelpDesk | webIRB HelpDesk Administrator webIRBhelp@research.ucla.edu General Campus (310) 825-7122 Medical (310) 825-5344 | https://webirb.research.ucla.edu |
| Training | OHRPP CITI Program | Gina Pendergrass gina.pendergrass@research.ucla.edu (310) 206-2015 Jorge Huezo jorge.huezo@research.ucla.edu (310) 794-9679 Annie Hilo annie.hilo@research.ucla.edu (310) 825-1291 | http://ora.research.ucla.edu/OHRPP/Pages/EducationTraining.aspx https://about.citiprogram.org/en/homepage/ |
| OHRPP | North & South General IRBs Medical IRBs | IRB Administrators gcirb@research.ucla.edu (310) 825-7122 mirb@research.ucla.edu (310) 825-5344 | http://ora.research.ucla.edu/ohrpp http://ora.research.ucla.edu/OHRPP/Pages/ContactUs.aspx |
For Lasers | Office | Contact | Websites |
| Laser Registration, Training, Safety | EH&S Laser and Photobiological Safety | Matt Damron, Laser Safety Officer mdamron@ehs.ucla.edu (310) 825-0352 | https://ehs.ucla.edu/laser-photobiological-safety |
For Radioactive Materials | Office | Contact | Websites |
| RSC Application, Space Commissioning, Inspections, Inventory Management, Waste | EH&S Radiation Safety Office | RSO & Health Physicists radiationsafety@ehs.ucla.edu (310) 825-5689 | https://ehs.ucla.edu/radiation-safety |
| RSC information | Research Safety and Animal Welfare Administration (RSAWA) | RSC Administrator rsc@research.ucla.edu (310) 206-5601 | http://ora.research.ucla.edu/RSAWA/RSC |
| Manuals & Forms | EH&S Radiation Safety Office | RSO & Health Physicists radiationsafety@ehs.ucla.edu (310) 825-5689 | https://ehs.ucla.edu/documents/radiation |
