> HMS/HSDM Committee on Human Studies (CHS or IRB)

The Harvard Faculty of Medicine established the Committee on Human Studies to review research projects and activities that involve human participants, and oversee the implementation of all policies and procedures for human studies research.

> HMA Standing Committee on Animals (IACUC)

This Committee was formed in 1907. This is the oldest continuous IACUC in the country and among the first institutions to have a fully accredited animal care and use program.

> Harvard Committee on Microbiological Safety (COMS)

COMS is a standing faculty committee that reviews all research involving recombinant DNA as well as work involving biohazards at Harvard and its 16 affiliated institutions.