Tag Archives: COVID-19

Returning to Laboratory Research at Lower Density

May 27, 2020

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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Returning to Laboratory Research at Lower Density

May 18, 2020

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

May 5, 2020

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

May 5, 2020

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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COVID-19 Resources

April 28, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides a range of COVID-19 information from how the virus spreads to what to do if you are sick, and how to cope on a daily basis. Make sure you know the steps to prevent COVID-19: Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 […]

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Link to Faculty and CBO COVID-19 Webinar – From 3/16/20

March 17, 2020

The following message is sent on behalf of the Office of the Senior VP of Research Dear Colleagues, To view the Faculty and CBO webinar on ORA Response to COVID-19 which took place on 3/16/20 please follow the instructions below. Visit ora.emory.Edu Select COVID-19 Select Sponsored Research Follow the link provided under the ORA COVID-19 Resources Thank […]

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: ORA Response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

March 11, 2020

March 11, 2020, The following message is sent on behalf of Dr. Deborah Bruner, Senior VP for Research and Dr. Robert Nobles, VP for Research Administration Dear Colleagues, To follow up on the message we shared recently (can be found here), we wanted to provide you with additional guidance regarding existing travel restrictions. New CDC […]

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ORA Response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

March 11, 2020

Link to Faculty and CBO COVID-19 Webinar from 3/16/2020 UPDATE- March 11, 2020: Additional information regarding the below message can be found here. March 9, 2020, The following message is sent on behalf of Dr. Deborah Bruner, Senior VP for Research and Dr. Robert Nobles, VP for Research Administration Dear Colleagues, The Senior Vice President […]

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Environmental Health and Safety Office – Bench to Bedside Collaboration in the Wake of SARS-CoV-2

February 27, 2020

The recent Coronavirus outbreak has resulted in an international response to control the spread of this virus and to better understand the epidemiology of this disease.  This virus was recently named SARS-CoV-2 and the disease is called COVID-19.  The Environmental Health and Safety Office (EHSO) is collaborating with University and Healthcare partners to provide support […]

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