Institutional Anatomical Oversight Review Committee (IAORC)
The Institutional Anatomical Oversight Review Committee (IAORC) was formed at the request of UT System and whose purpose is to establish guidelines and define accountability for oversight of the appropriate management of deceased human bodies (cadavers) and human anatomical specimens used in The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
- Faculty Guidelines
- Unit Administrators Guidelines
- Complete Policies and Procedures (HOOP Policy 97) (external link)
IAORC Policies And Procedures
All faculty members interested in using anatomical specimens for education or research should be aware of the school’s Policies and Procedures.
- Policies Regarding Unembalmed Specimens
- Request for Use of Human Anatomical Specimens (external link)
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