Office of Research Compliance

New resources available for IACUC protocols

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.

New Policy for Transporting Hazardous Materials

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

White House announces revised policies on oversight of DURC and PEPPs

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

Our Busy Summer

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!