Category: RCRA

  • Share Your Registration Information for Controlled Substances and Dangerous Drugs Research

    Author: Maria Davila, Director & Deputy RIO, ORIC *Please note this message is for Emory faculty conducting research with Controlled Substances or Dangerous Drugs* The Office of Research Integrity and Compliance (ORIC) is compiling a list of all Emory DEA and Georgia Board of Pharmacy (GBP) Registrants. The information will be kept confidential and will be used to: Update…

  • AI @ Emory: Research & Beyond – Applications, Impact, and Compliance Risks

    Photo credit: elenabsl – stock.adobe.com Author: Deepika Bhatia, AVP, RCRA Artificial intelligence (AI) is the simulation of human-like intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. AI tools have created much flurry across the globe, and the Emory research enterprise is no exception! We are excited to embrace this new technology while ensuring the Emory community is…

  • RCRA: ORA Policy Approval Process Update

    RCRA has created a comprehensive process for all ORA policies (i.e. policies in which VPRA is the Responsible Official) in the Employee and Faculty Handbooks. This includes thorough review and approval by relevant internal stakeholders within ORA and external stakeholders from the University at large. Finally, we are aiming for more robust communication, awareness, and…

  • ORIC Updates: Pre-Inspection Assistance and QA/QI Help

    The Office of Research Integrity and Compliance (ORIC) has two new programs to assist registrants (holder of a controlled substance or dangerous drug registration) with their compliance needs: Pre-inspection Assistance: ORIC team members can meet with you to walk you through the process of applying to the Georgia Pharmacy Board (GPB) and the Drug Enforcement…

  • Export Control Updates: Visiting Scholar OnBase Platform and EEI Filing

    Visiting Scholar OnBase Platform RCRA is partnering with OIT to build a visitor’s application form on OnBase to complement the Visiting Scholar and Visiting Student Policy that is currently routing for approval. RCRA receives requests via email to review and approve visiting scholars for research security and export controls. It is expected that the OnBase…

  • IACUC Updates – December 2022

    EU DAR Communication #1 regarding how to prepare for the 2023 AAALACI Site Visit for Emory’s re-accreditation. It is not to early to start preparing your lab! NEW TOOL FOR RESEARCHERS – Template for using flowmeters during CO2 Euthanasia – This is a tool to generate the SOP for using Flowmeters for Mouse and Rat CO2 Euthanasia…

  • IACUC Updates (October 2022)

    Please see the some important IACUC updates below as of October 2022: EU DAR Communication #1 regarding how to prepare for the 2023 AAALACi Site Visit for Emory’s re-accreditation. It is not to early to start preparing your lab! NEW TOOL FOR RESEARCHERS – Template for using flowmeters during CO2 Euthanasia – This is a tool…

  • eDisclose for Research Disclosures

    Many of you have been using Emory’s homegrown eCOI platform to manage research reporting requirements.  We are sunsetting eCOI and transitioning to eDisclose, a university-wide software system designed to help researchers disclose financial interests and request approval for external activities. While we recognize that any transition can present some frustrations, modernizing our system through eDisclose…

  • Implementation of New eDisclose System

    eDisclose is a new cloud-based enterprise-wide system for disclosing financial interests and requesting approval for external activities. eDisclose will replace eCOI and go live in Summer 2022. eDisclose offers an improved user experience, will streamline enterprise-wide processes, and enable compliance with new U.S. government regulatory requirements. Please visit the eDisclose SharePoint site for more information. You…