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Research Ramp Up Guidelines
See each area’s page for guidelines, resources, and descriptions of these statuses.
 | Lab Research – School of Medicine (Yellow) |
| Lab Research – Danforth (Yellow) |
 | Clinical Research (Orange) |
| Non-Clinical Human Subjects Research (Orange) |
 | Global Research (Red) More information coming soon |
| Office-based Research (Red) |
Coming to Campus
School of Medicine
- Complete the Return to Campus Guidelines training in Learn@Work.
- Complete the online self-screening every day before you come to campus . Do not come to campus if you have symptoms of COVID-19. Keep the results of your self-screening up on your phone.
- Once on campus, stop at a check in station* and show the results of your self-screening.
*Some exceptions apply for researchers arriving during non-peak hours. See the check in station page for details.
Danforth
- Complete the Return to Campus Guidelines training in Learn@Work.
- Complete the online self-screening every day before you come to campus. Do not come to campus if you have symptoms of COVID-19.
- Forward the result of your online self-screening to your supervisor.
Additional Guidance and Resources
- Health and Safety Requirements on Campus – July 8, 2020
- WashU Safe App
- Danforth Campus Digest (PDF) – May 29, 2020
Key Communications from the Vice Chancellor for Research
- Transition from Orange to Yellow Level for Laboratory Based Research on the Danforth Campus – July 6
- Clinical Research Ramp-Up – June 5, 2020
- WashU Phased Research Ramp-Up – May 18, 2020
- Update on Planning to Restart Research – May 1, 2020
- Guidance on Clinical and Human Subject Research due to COVID-19 – March 25, 2020
- Update: COVID-19 Information for Researchers – March 16, 2020
Report a Concern on Campus
To report concerns or observations of unsafe conditions or practices on campus, first contact your Supervisor, Division Chief, Department Head, or Associate/Vice Dean for Research. If you still have concerns, complete this form.
Contact Johnnie Cartwright, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research & Chief of Staff (cartwrightj@wustl.edu) with additional questions and concerns not covered on this site.
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