Author: Ashley Myers
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IRB Updates
We updated out COVID-19 guidance to include links to FDA guidance re: acceptable consent methods for participants in isolation. We also made various minor updates throughout. Important updated External IRB guidelines on what to submit to Emory IRB at time of continuing review and after major reportable events. Guidelines to avoid delay when submitting study…
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Process Improvement Journal: MTA/DUA Processing
Do you want to collaborate and share that hot new cell line or antibody with your colleagues across the country? Have you been asked to sign an access agreement to get insights from the last clinical study from your friend’s group at another university? If so, you have likely worked with the Office for Technology…
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Fringe Rates for FY21 Are Now Available on the Finance Website
Fringe rates for FY21 are available on the finance website: https://finance.emory.edu/home/accounting/cost-accounting/fringe-benefit-rates.html Federal rates have been submitted but we have yet to receive approval of them. Please use the proposed fringe rates on any new proposal submissions. We normally receive approval for rates towards the end of the summer. This year may see a further delay…
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Process Improvement: Provisional Account Number (PAN) Distribution Process Streamlined
As part of RGCs various process improvement projects, effective Wednesday May 20th, 2020, Provisional Account Number (PAN) notifications are being distributed through OnBase. This system enhancement will eliminate the need for manual emails and allow better tracking of PAN accounts. As a result, all eNOA notifications will be stored and found in the OnBase system…
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PI Financial Portal to Provide Financial Overview for Faculty
Have you ever had a question about your financial portfolio, but were unsure who to ask about a speed type or the balance of a project? Have you dreamed of a “snapshot” where information about your awards and projects are consolidated for easy viewing and access? We have heard these questions and ORA is committed…
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Returning to Laboratory Research at Lower Density
The Environmental Health and Safety Office (EHSO) and the Office of Research Administration (ORA) in concert with Emory Executive Leadership have developed requirements and guidance for the Phased Return of Research to Campus. As stated in the guidance communicated by Emory’s Executive Leadership on Friday, May 15th, EHSO has developed a mandatory training course that…
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ORA Workflow Adapts to Accommodate COVID’s Influence on Research
During these unprecedented times, Emory researchers are working hard to understand the coronavirus as quickly as possible through research ranging from vaccine clinical trials to basic science exploration of the virus’s properties. Through hard work and flexibility, many ORA individuals are working hard to facilitate quick coronavirus research and ensure that other research operations continue…
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Rapid Response Expedites COVID-19 Related Studies at Emory
In January 2020, the Georgia CTSA Quality & Efficiency program finalized their SOP for the Rapid Response Team to obtain fast-track approvals across the Emory system. This new SOP allows for the coordination of needed approvals within 48 hours. The process was a collaboration, with Office for Clinical Research (OCR) leading Emory’s Rapid Response Team…
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Budget Reductions for Financial Status Reports (FSRs)
Thank you to everyone who attended our brief demonstration on “Budget Reductions for Financial Status Reports (FSRs)” conducted by RGC Operations on Tuesday, April 14th. You shared great questions & insight. We appreciate each of you who took part to make the demonstration a success. Here are a few points of reference from the demo:…
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Process Improvement: IACUC Protocol Submission Process Streamlined
In order to reduce regulatory burden, and to better serve the research community, the requirement to allocate animal numbers to individual funding sources within an IACUC protocol has been removed effective Friday April 10th, 2020. Approved animal numbers will now be allocated at the whole-protocol level. Animal usage through the School of Medicine Division of…