Category: ORC

The links to create a new IRB submission (e.g., Initial Application, Amendment, Progress Report, etc.) were deactivated at 4:30pm on November 22, 2024. All IRB submissions created in InfoEd but not officially submitted to our office were permanently deleted on Monday, November 25 to prevent compatibility issues with the new eforms.

The IRB Office will continue to review and approve submitted applications during the deployment process.

The IRB submissions portal will be re-activated 8am on December 9 for new submissions.

Demonstration sessions will be scheduled in December to introduce the campus community to the new forms.

Be sure to visit the IRB webpage for updated information.

New IACUC eForms will be launched from December 2-6, 2024.  The IACUC submissions system will be unavailable after November 22 in order to prepare for the deployment of the new forms.

Any submissions – such as initial applications, amendments, and annual reviews – that are created in InfoEd but not officially submitted to the CU IACUC Office by November 22 will be permanently deleted to prevent compatibility issues with the new eForms.

If you plan to use animals in research or teaching before February 1, 2025, please submit your application by November 22 using the current eForm.

If you plan to use animals in research or teaching after February 1, 2025, we recommend submitting your application after December 6, when the new eForms are deployed.

Be sure to visit the IACUC webpage for updated information to ensure a smooth transition to the new forms.

December 4, 2024 (Update) – Please see the new blog post “Testing and Demonstration Sessions for the New IRB Forms Scheduled.”

November 11, 2024 (Update) – Please see the new blog post “Updated Information on Deployment of New IRB InfoEd eForms and Access to the Submission Portal” for the latest information.

November 8, 2024 – New IRB eForms will be launched December 2-6, 2024. The IRB submissions system will be unavailable after November 22 to prepare for the deployment of the new forms.

Any submissions—such as initial applications, amendments, progress reports—that are created in InfoEd but not officially submitted to the CU-IRB Office by November 22 will be permanently deleted to prevent compatibility issues with the new eForms.

• If you are planning to start recruiting participants before February 1, 2025, submit your application by November 22.

• If you are planning to start recruiting participants after February 1, 2025, we recommend submitting your application after December 6, when the new eForms are deployed.

Be sure to visit the IRB webpage for updated information to ensure a smooth transition to the new forms!

Hello! The Office of Research Compliance (ORC) has a new Newsletter!

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We are excited to announce a significant revision of our IRB and IACUC applications will be introduced in early December.

Details regarding how the changeover will occur and what to expect in the new forms will be coming throughout the fall.

We have two exciting new resources that can help you access what you need for your IACUC AUPs.

1.  Your approved documents can now all be found in one place—the document library. To see your documents, open the AUP by using the Master Record option. In the black bar across the top, select “Approved Docs.” The approved versions of your documents should be listed.
2. If you want to reference an existing SOP from a facility to describe your procedures, you can list or link the SOP from the Office of Animal Resources (nearly all facility SOPs are now available). To access, go to the OAR site, and under the University/Attending Veterinarian, select the “Standard Operating Procedures.” Access requires a Clemson login.
   

The ORC has unveiled its schedule for the Fall series of RCR Brown Bags.

These Brown Bags offer 1 hour of Advanced RCR credit.

Please see our offerings here: https://media.clemson.edu/research/orc/rcr/BrownBag.pdf

Please register for those you are interested here:
https://cucourse.app.clemson.edu/orc/student-index.php

This policy establishes requirements for transporting hazardous materials between University facilities for University-related business and to promote safe practices while reducing liability risks for University personnel and the community, adhering to federal and state regulations.

• Transportation of Hazardous Materials Policy
• Clemson News – New Transportation of Hazardous Materials policy approved

The White House announced the release of a revised policy on the oversight of dual-use research of concern (DURC) and pathogens with enhanced pandemic potential (PEPPs). Some of the new elements include: defined roles, clear levels of oversight, and new list of pathogens covered. The new policy can be found here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/USG-Policy-for-Oversight-of-DURC-and-PEPP.pdf

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!