myBama
Compliance, Ethics, and Regulatory Affairs

Compliance, Ethics, and Regulatory Affairs

The mission of the office of Compliance, Ethics, and Regulatory Affairs (CERA) is to assist the faculty, staff and students of The University of Alabama in carrying out its mission of research, teaching, and service with integrity and in accordance with the University’s legal, regulatory, and ethical responsibilities. CERA works to support the University’s learning and working environment by partnering with existing programs to promote ethical behavior and compliance with laws, regulations, and University policies.

Compliance, Ethics, and Regulatory Affairs

Conflict of Interest Program

Conflicts of interest don’t have to be a bad thing as long as they are disclosed and managed. Click to learn more.

Close up view of a hand signing a document

Youth Protection Program

Programs for or including minor participants must meet minimum requirements. Learn more here.

children sitting in a row with their backs to the viewer

Compliance News

  • Compliance Alert – January 2025
    Final Rules Proposed Rules Notices Items of Interest Policy Updates
  • Compliance Alert – December 2024
    Final Rules Third Temporary Extension of COVID-19 Telemedicine Flexibilities for Prescription of Controlled Medications The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in concert with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is issuing a third extension of telemedicine flexibilities for the prescribing of controlled medications, through December 31, 2025. Federal Agency: Drug… Read more: Compliance Alert – December 2024
  • Compliance Alert – November 2024
    Final Rules Department of Health and Human Services Policy for the Protection of Human Research Subjects: Update to the Additional Protections for Specific Populations In this final rule, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is amending its regulations that govern the protection of human subjects for conformity with… Read more: Compliance Alert – November 2024