Office of Academic and Research Safety (OARS)

We are here to promote and support a positive safety culture for learning and research.

News & Updates

OARS’ 2023 Promotions

  On December 1st, 2023, three of OARS' employees received professional promotions for...

BioRAFT is Now SciShield!

BioRAFT is now SciShield!BioRAFT has rebranded as SciShield The platform will be down for 1...

OARS Preparedness Day

On Oct. 12, OARS joined the Northeastern Police Department (NUPD), University Health and Counseling Services (UHCS) and countless other safety-driven organizations at Northeastern’s Preparedness Day.

Programs

                 EMERGENCY?

Contact NUPD via your SafeZone APP or 617-373-3333 for Medical, Fire or Material Spill Emergencies (Boston Campus)

We Are Here to Help

Our Numbers

275+ Lab Groups

Altamirano training students in Biosafety

19-20K courses completed/year

 

115+ Biosafety Registrations

Contact Us

For general inquiries please contact OARS.

Email:       oars@northeastern.edu
Phone:     617.373.2769 

Northeastern University

Office of Academic and Research Safety/OARS
320 Renaissance Park, 1135 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02115

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Supporting a Positive Safety Culture

Our team is dedicated to provide you with the highest level of support and guidance in regards to research/laboratory safety.