That depends on the type of data or materials. IPIRA consults with the following offices regarding MTAs and DUAs.
- Office for the Protection of Human Subjects (OPHS) reviews any research that uses human samples or involves human subjects
- Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) reviews all materials coming into UC Berkeley for consistency with the receiving lab’s biological use authorization (BUA)
- Stem Cell Research Oversight Committee (SCRO) reviews compliance with policies regarding the use of stem cells in research
- Research IT reviews data security processes and requirements