The subcommittee (MRC) serves as an advisory body to the Temple University Radiation Safety Committee (RSC)
in the use of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation in or on humans. The RSC appoints the members and chairperson of the MRC.
Administrative Requirements of MRC
The membership of the MRC will include the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) and individuals with expertise in the
fields that the RSC considers to be appropriate.
The Committee will meet as often as necessary.
One-half of the members, including the RSO or her designee, will constitute the quorum.
Charge of MRC
The Medical Radiation subCommittee will:
Evaluate all proposals for research, diagnostic, and therapeutic use of radioisotopes and radiation producing (ionizing and non-ionizing) devices anywhere within Temple University involving application or administration of radiation or radioactive materials to humans;
Evaluate the qualifications and experience of the principle investigators and co-investigators performing the radiation studies on humans;
Evaluate the radiation doses to humans and safe use of radioactive materials and radiation-producing equipment related to
good radiation safety practices;
Ensure that the radiation exposure to humans from the use of radioactive materials and radiation-producing equipment is
consistent with the ALARA philosophy;
Evaluate the radiation exposure, the quality of the study being undertaken, and the importance of the information it seeks to obtain;
Review and make recommendations for the research consent forms. Review and consider the adverse reactions related to
radiation use and the statement related to the radiation exposure;
Review and consider the number of research subjects to be enrolled in the proposals;
Make recommendation to RSC to approve or disapprove the proposals.
The RSC will notify the Institutional Review Board (IRB) in writing regarding the status of the approved protocols for the IRB’s final approval.
