Glossary of Terms
Glossary is usually defined as an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge. This knowledge base glossary provides a collection of knowledge base documents that define many technical terms. These terms are arranged alphabetically, but you can quickly jump to a specific term by selecting its first letter from the index of the knowledge base glossary below.
Allegation of noncompliance
An unconfirmed report of noncompliance.
Authorization Agreement
Also called a Reliance Agreement, is the agreement that documents respective authorities, roles, responsibilities, and communication between an institution/organization providing the ethical review and a participating institution relying on the ethical review.
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
The IACUC reviews protocols, reviews the animal care and use program, and monitors university animal facilities to ensure compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.
Noncompliance
Failure (intentional or unintentional) to comply with applicable federal regulations, state or local law, requirements or determinations of the IACUC, or University policy regarding research or teaching involving animals.
participating site
An institution that participates in a Single IRB (sIRB) Study.