Category: IACUC

This spring ORC engaged external consultants to review the IRB and IACUC office operations. Since then, we have been busy implementing their recommendations. In the fall, we look forward to unveiling updated eForms in InfoEd, new positions, new staff, updated guidance and “how to’s” and a new communications strategy. If you would like an update on our progress at a staff or department meeting, please contact us at orc@clemson.edu. Stay tuned!

The Division of Research keeps a list of Regulatory Alerts that impact Sponsored Programs, Research Security, Post-Award and Compliance. We provide timely updates regarding regulatory and policy changes that can impact your proposals and conduct of research. Be sure to check out the Regulatory Alerts page periodically for new updates.

The InfoEd Compliance modules supporting our IRB, IACUC, and IBC processes will be offline on Monday, April 18 from noon to 2PM and on Friday, March 22 from noon to 2PM for disaster recovery testing. During this time users will not be able to log into the system nor will they receive system notifications. Please contact the Office of Research Compliance if you have any problems or questions.

https://www.clemson.edu/research/division-of-research/offices/orc/

The InfoEd Compliance modules supporting our IRB, IACUC, and IBC processes will be offline on 10/26/2023 from 5:30PM to no later than 9:30PM for database patching. After the completion the Compliance modules will become available again.

Update: Database Patching is complete. The InfoEd Compliance modules are operating normally at this time.

The goal of this webinar is to introduce the audience to the Ethical and Responsible Research (ER2) Program at the National Science Foundation. Research projects funded by the ER2 Program use fundamental research to produce knowledge about what constitutes or promotes responsible or irresponsible conduct of research and why, as well as how to best instill responsible conduct of research into researchers, practitioners, and educators at all career stages. The presentation will include a brief history of the ER2 program, and a brief description of the types of proposals that are supported by the program and the merit review process.

Time: October 10, 2023; 11a-12p
To register and get the Zoom link: https://clemson.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIoc-mqrjgtEtLdT7SlP0nH7iPTOvAGjVyV

Many of you are aware that earlier this year, we were instructed by SC DHEC and the DEA to move from a centralized model for obtaining and dispensing controlled substances to one where individual investigators will need to obtain their own licenses and order their controlled substances. If you are using or plan to use cocktails with buprenorphine, ketamine, etc., this change will impact your ability to conduct your procedures until you have obtained licensure and purchased the drugs. We have posted information about the process on the OES website.

We are offering an hour-long webinar on Friday, May 12 at 3pm to explain the responsibilities associated with obtaining and maintaining your licenses, list available resources, and answer any questions you may have. If you cannot attend on Friday, we will record the session and make it available. If you are interested in attending and did not receive an email with details, please email orc@clemson.edu.

The InfoEd Compliance modules supporting our IRB, IACUC, and IBC processes will be offline on 05/01/2023 from 5:30PM to no later than 7:30PM for database patching. After the completion the Compliance modules will become available again.

Update: InfoEd database patching has been completed (7PM EST). You may resume using the IRB, IBC and IACUC compliance modules.

If you work with vertebrate animals, certain anesthetics, analgesics, or euthanasia solutions may be regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). Your work with these substances cannot resume until you have obtained a registration with SC DHEC and a license with the DEA.

The Office of Occupational and Environmental Safety (OES) is responsible for facilitating this process and have posted resources on their website.
For more information and guidance on how to apply for a registration/license, please visit the OES Controlled Substances page. We have also put this link on the IACUC FAQ page.

On Wednesday, March 22^nd, InfoEd will be unavailable.  CCIT and the InfoEd Administrators will be conducting a disaster recovery exercise on our production environment. This is a test to insure that in the event our servers fail locally, the InfoEd application can be accessed from an off-site location.  We have blocked the entire day, however, for the past 3 years, the system has been available by noon on the day of the exercise.

Update: The testing has been completed. You may resume InfoEd related tasks. – 11:15AM 03/22/2023

The InfoEd Compliance modules supporting our IRB, IACUC, and IBC processes will be offline on 02/13/2023 from 5:30PM to no later than 7:30PM for database patching. After the update the Compliance modules will become available again.

Update: Patching has been completed. IRB, IBC, and IACUC modules are functioning normally. – 2/14/2023