UW Research

Glossary of Terms and Acronyms

ISB

Institute for Systems Biology

ISCRM

Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine (UW Institute)

ITAR

International Traffic in Arms Regulations

ITHS

Institute for Translational Health Sciences

justice

An ethical principle discussed in the Belmont Report requiring fairness in the distribution of research burdens and benefits; often expressed in terms of treating persons of…

JV

Journal Voucher

L&I

Department of Labor and Industries (WA State)

LAR

Legally authorized representative

Lawful Permanent Resident

Any person not a citizen of the United States who is residing the in the U.S. under legally recognized and lawfully recorded permanent residence as an…

legally authorized representative (LAR)

A Legally authorized representative (LAR) is an individual or judicial or other body authorized under applicable law to make decisions on behalf of another individual. LARs…