Division of Research Safety

A unit of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation

University of Illinois

Promoting a culture of safety through the implementation and oversight of comprehensive safety programs, building partnerships, and providing key services.

News



What US President helped design a chemistry lab at the University of Virginia, which featured a hearth engineered to vent toxic gases- a primitive precursor to the modern fume hood?

Thomas Jefferson!

Read this article for more information on his engineered hearth. 


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November 2024

The controlled substance program is a new tool for UIUC employees who are registered with the DEA and hold a State of Illinois Controlled Substance license to ensure they are meeting all applicable regulations. To find out more information about the program see this DRS Webpage.