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Biohazards

Biosecurity

Biosecurity refers to the best practices that prevent the transmission of infectious agents to animals, between animals, and between animals and humans. Operational biosecurity precautions are practiced daily at the University's animal housing facilities.

Guidelines

  • Animal Biosecurity Framework

Biotechnology

Biotechnology research requires unique due diligence and compliance initiatives as outlined in the guidelines

Guidelines

  • Plants with Novel Traits (PNTs)
  • New Substances Notification Regulations (NSNR) - Living Organisms and Chemicals (products of biotechnology)

For Researchers

  • For Researchers
  • Safeguarding Research
  • Commercialization Policy and Framework
  • Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Research
  • Research Alerts
  • Funding
  • Ethics and Regulatory Compliance
    • Animals
    • Biohazards
    • Other
    • Human Participants
  • Research Integrity and Conflict of Interest
  • Patenting, Licensing, and Commercialization
  • Honours and Awards
  • Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance
  • Other Considerations and Resources
  • Forms, Policies, Guidelines, and Procedures
  • Interactive Support Sessions for Researchers
  • Research Administration Information Management System (RAIMS)
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Who We Are

The Office of Research oversees a $186 million research enterprise across seven colleges, our regional campus at Ridgetown, 15 research centres, and the University of Guelph/Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Agreement. We are committed to supporting the research programs of University of Guelph faculty across all disciplines.

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