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Reminder about Research Continuity Plans & Research Animals

Animal Care and Use /

This is a reminder that Lead Researchers (LRs)/Principal Investigators (PIs) are responsible for developing, implementing, activating, and updating research continuity plans to ensure animal care and welfare in accordance with approved IACUC protocols when non-standard circumstances exist. Research continuity plans should include postponing research activities when staffing shortages create unsafe conditions for researchers and/or animals. When activating research […]

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Research Strike Preparation

Contract and Grant News, Vice Chancellor Announcements /

RE:  Research Strike Preparation Dear Colleagues, Recently, the UC received an official notice from the United Auto Workers (UAW) that four bargaining units it represents (Academic Student Employees, Academic Researchers, Postdoctoral Scholars, and Graduate Student Researchers) intend to strike starting Monday, November 14, 2022.  The notice did not include a strike end date; therefore, the

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New ClinicalTrials.gov Notifications

Human Research Protections /

HRP’s Educational and Quality Improvement Program (EQUIP) and Health Compliance and Privacy Offices routinely review applicable studies to ensure compliance with ClinicalTrials.gov reporting requirements. UPDATE: Beginning in October 2022, email notifications will be sent to researchers  when their ClinicalTrials.gov (CT.gov) record is out of compliance. When a CT.gov notification is received, the Responsible Party (Lead

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Export Control Update and Overview

Export Controls /

Rescinded: Section 480-20: Guidelines for Compliance with Export Control Regulations Due to the evolving export control regulatory environment, UCI is rescinding Section 480-20: Guidelines for Compliance with Export Control Regulations.  Effective immediately, the University of California Policy on Export Control will replace Section 480-20. This policy addresses UC’s commitment to ensuring compliance with U.S. export control laws.

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Department of Energy Conflict of Interest Policy

Uncategorized /

Implementation Date: June 18th, 2022 The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced its Interim Conflict of Interest Policy Requirements for Financial Assistance, which applies to DOE financial assistance awards except Office of Indian Energy or Phase 1 Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer applications.  The interim policy primarily mirrors the Public Health Service (PHS) conflict of

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Kuali Research Protocols (KRP): Administrative Determination vs a Protocol for IRB Review

Human Research Protections /

There are 3 types of applications in KRP.   Keep this reference on hand when navigating human subject research at UCI. Non-Human Subjects Research (NHSR) Self-Determination Exempt Self-Determination UCI allows Exempt Self-Determination for Categories 1-4ii. There are exceptions for certain populations and procedures. Exempt Research that Requires IRB Approval Exempt research that is not eligible for

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Phase 4 Research Transitioning Starts on June 22, 2021

Vice Chancellor Announcements /

Dear Colleagues, On June 22, 2021, UCI will begin its gradual transition to Phase 4 research.  This is the final phase in reopening the UCI research enterprise. In summary, Phase 4 research permits all research activities, as well as all types of invited guests and visitors.  This last phase aligns safety and mitigation requirements with

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KR Protocols Launch and Impact on Research

Electronic Research Administration, Human Research Protections, Uncategorized /

KR Protocols Launch and Impact on Research Kuali Research (KR) Protocols module provides key improvements to UCI’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Human Stem Cell Research Oversight (hSCRO) committee processes Phased Timeline May 2021: Launch of the Non-Human Subjects Research (NHSR) form in KR Protocols June 2021: Limited IRB submissions allowed only September 2021: Full IRB

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