Support Beyond The Pave Program

As part of its commitment to supporting ethical and compliant research, the PAVE Program assists Principal Investigators and research teams in navigating the complex regulatory landscape. This section connects researchers with essential resources external to the PAVE Program, but still directly relevant to committee-approved protocols. All researchers are encouraged to explore and utilize these resources to strengthen the quality, safety, and compliance of their work.

Relevant Regulations & Guidelines

• The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals* (p. 33) – Post-Approval Monitoring
• 9 CFR 2.31 (d)(5)
• PHS Policy IV.C.5.5

Recommended Contacts

• For questions regarding protocol-specific issues, researchers should contact Institutional Animal Care and Use Program.
• For questions related to animal subjects or veterinary care, contact the Laboratory Animal Resources Center (LARC).

Relevant Regulations & Guidelines

• NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules
  • Section IV-B-2-b-(1)
  • Section IV-B-2-b-(5)

Recommended Contacts

• For protocol-related questions, contact the Institutional Biosafety Committee through the Institutional Animal Care and Use Program.
• For guidance on biohazards and safety procedures, contact Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S). 

Relevant Regulations & Guidelines

• 45 CFR 46.109 (e) and (g)
• 45 CFR 46.111 (a)(6)
• 21 CFR 56.109 (f)
• 21 CFR 56.111 (a)(6)

Recommended Contacts

• For protocol-specific inquiries, contact the Human Subjects Research Program.
• For questions related to data security, storage, or confidentiality, contact UTEP Technology Support.

• For research security or integrity concerns, contact the Research Integrity Office.
• For institutional compliance inquiries or to file a report, contact the Office of Institutional Compliance or use the Compliance Helpline.