The responsibility for ensuring the safe operation of a radiation safety program belongs to the Radiation Safety Committees (RSC). At UCLA, the RSC and the four subcommittees; the Academic Radiation Safety Committee (ARSC), the Clinical Operations Radiation Committee (CORSC), the Medical Radiation Safety Committee (MRSC), and the Radioactive Drug Research Committee (RDRC), are responsible for the policies and procedures pertaining to the use of radiation.
Radioactive Drug Research Committee (RDRC)
The UCLA Radioactive Drug Research Committee (RDRC) operates under the provisions of 21 CFR 361.1 and is responsible for the evaluation of all proposals that involve the use of radioactive drugs in humans without an IND when the drug is administered under the following conditions: The research is considered basic science research and is done for the purpose of advancing scientific knowledge.
Overview of MRSC/RDRC Review Process
Overview of MRSC/RDRC Review Process, including General Information for PIs and Committee Process
Frequently Asked Questions about MRSC/RDRC Submission
Frequently Asked Questions about MRSC/RDRC Submission
Medical Radiation Safety Committee (MRSC)
The UCLA MRSC is responsible for the evaluation of all proposals that involve radiological procedures in medical research at UCLA. The MRSC ensures that the University is in compliance with the policies and procedures outlined in the California Code of Regulations, Title 17 §30100 and conditions of UCLA’s Radioactive Materials license, #1335-19.
CORSC Radiation-Producing Machine Guidance
CORSC Radiation-Producing Machine Guidance
Clinical Operations Radiation Safety Committee (CORSC)
The Clinical Operations Radiation Safety Committee (CORSC) is responsible for ensuring the safe conduct of radiological procedures in clinical care.
Academic Radiation Safety Committee (ARSC)
The Academic Radiation Safety Committee (ARSC) is responsible for ensuring the safe conduct of radiological procedures in non-human indications.
About the RSC Administrative Office
The Radiation Safety Committees (RSC) administrative office provides support to the Radiation Safety Committee (RSC) and subcommittees: the Academic Radiation Safety Committee (ARSC), the Clinical Operations Radiation Safety Committee (CORSC), the Medical Radiation Safety Committee (MRSC), and the Radioactive Drug Research Committee (RDRC).
RSC Contact Us
Questions, Assistance, and Mailing Address