Tag: research
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Grants Management System Update: Implementing Insight
Author: Kim Maune, Emory Chief Implementation Officer, Insight GMS Emory University is investing in a fully integrated research administration grants management package. The product, Insight, is a could-based system unifying distributed and complex organizational processes into one highly integrated system to enable compliance, efficiency, and transparency. Our research systems are currently numerous and not integrated,…
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RCRA Minimizing Administrative Burden While Maintaining Compliance
Author: Deepika Bhatia, AVP, RCRA Minimizing administrative burden in research while ensuring compliance with regulations is a critical challenge for research compliance teams. Here are a few strategies from the Emory Research Compliance & Regulatory Affairs (RCRA) team to achieve this balance: Operationalizing streamlined processes, efficient communications to relevant stakeholders early and often, striving for an approach to…
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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…
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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…
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Science Gallery Atlanta- Faces Behind HOOKED Exhibition
Science Gallery at Emory University has launched its inaugural exhibition, “HOOKED: When Want Becomes Need,” at Pullman Yards in Atlanta’s historic Kirkwood district. This free, world-class, interactive experience blends science, art, technology, and design to provide a visually compelling and thought-provoking look at the world of addiction and recovery. In Faces Behind HOOKED, we explore…
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Valuable Research IT Tools Become Available to All Labs
When Dr. Bruner, Senior Vice President of Research, commissioned the Research IT Task Force in 2019, one of the group’s recommendations was to lower the cost barrier of IT solutions. As a result, we are excited to announce enterprise availability for the REDCap and OpenSpecimen platforms. All research teams will soon be able to utilize…
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Celebrating the 2021 ORA Dragon Service Awards
On April 15, 2021, the Office of Research Administration (ORA) celebrated its first virtual annual ORA Dragon Service Awards. The presentation of the Dragon Service Awards first began in 2018 as a commitment of ORA to recognize the contributions and achievements of its staff members as well as Faculty/Research Community members that demonstrate an exemplary…
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Restructuring and Establishment of the New Research Compliance Office
On January 25, 2021, an announcement was released from the EVP for Business and Administration, Christopher Augostini, regarding the restructuring of the University Compliance Office and the establishment of a new Research Compliance Office. The announcement in its entirety, can be found here. After the retirement of the former leader of the Office of Compliance,…
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Increase in Personnel Density for Research Laboratories
On November 30, personnel density for research laboratories will be increased from one person per 250 square feet per one person to one person per 150 square feet. This increase in occupancy density continues to require the use of face coverings and maintaining a minimum distance of 6-feet between people. This physical distancing requirement is…
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Environmental Health and Safety: Year In Review
The Environmental Health and Safety Office (EHSO) has the mission of providing comprehensive environmental and occupational health and safety support services to our research community and other Emory stakeholders with an aim of protecting people, environment and reputation by ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. This past year’s activities contributed to the mission of ORA and…