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ABL Policy Statement 1. General Organization and Operating Procedures Purpose of ABL: Provide facilities and expertise for research and educational activities that will benefit the economy and citizens of Louisiana. ABL headed by coordinator who is responsible for overall ABL program. Coordinator answers to director of the LAES. Coordinator and Steering Committee together determine research activities and policies of ABL. Space and equipment at the ABL facility in Wilson Hall may be made available to qualified faculty and start-up biotechnology companies for specified periods of time. Before initiating research in ABL, researchers will provide the coordinator with short description of research goals, general lab procedures and time-frame for experiments. Full-time staff members housed in ABL, assistant professor-research (APR) and research associate (RA), will provide technical assistance and advice to researchers. Actual laboratory work will be completed by individual researchers. All researchers using ABL facilities and equipment must read, agree by signature, and abide by organization and operating procedures described in this policy statement. 2. Use of Laboratories ABL researchers (members of Steering Committee) will have first priority for use of labs. Use of ABL labs by non-LSU researchers and private entities will be determined by coordinator and Steering Committee on a case-by-case basis. Use of ABL labs by non-LSU researchers and private entities will be described in written document or contract. Terms of contract to be determined by coordinator and LAES Director. Each researcher must agree to observe standard laboratory rules regarding safety and cleanliness. Time of occupation of labs reviewed yearly by coordinator and APR. No researcher or private business entity will have permanent or long-term use of ABL labs, rooms or offices. 3. Use of ABL Equipment APR and RA responsible for use and maintenance of ABL lab equipment. APR and Coordinator will determine who will use ABL equipment. All researchers must make request and receive training from APR before using ABL equipment. Researchers can lose privilege of using ABL equipment if equipment is not used properly or abused or destroyed.

Posted on: 11/9/2006 4:07:08 PM