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Increase in Personnel Density for Research Laboratories

November 15, 2020

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

November 15, 2020

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 […]

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AHA Transitioning Proposal/Award Management from Grants@Heart to Proposal Central

November 13, 2020

Starting in May 2020 American Heart Association (AHA) announced that it would be transitioning its proposal/award management portal from their own proprietary portal Grants@Heart to Proposal Central. As such, future reporting will need to be submitted in Proposal Central. For financial reports for research awards, this transition presented some challenges to our existing internal workflow […]

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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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Safer Alternatives in Research – Addressing Ethidium Bromide

January 6, 2020

Ethidium Bromide is a commonly used stain for gel electrophoresis in polymerase chain reaction (PCR) protocols, despite inherent health risks associated with it. Ethidium Bromide is a mutagen and causes acute toxicity if inhaled. You will find the following GHS pictograms on the manufacturer label and SDS. However, there are safer alternatives to ethidium bromide. […]

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OHRP Exceptions to Single IRB Review

December 3, 2019

On November 22, 2019, OHRP announced that federally-funded multisite studies with IRB approval before 1/20/20, do not need to move to single IRB review, per the revised Common Rule. OHRP made this announcement after receiving feedback from institutions pointing out that transitioning ongoing studies from local IRBs to a single IRB would result in unnecessary […]

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Lab Safety Spotlight: We Have a Tie!

August 6, 2019

We have a tie for this month’s Lab Safety Spotlight! After the Research Safety team conducted laboratory inspections during the month of July, our team has selected two labs to be recognized. EHSO would like to recognize the Cooper Lab and the Lonial Lab for the July Lab Safety Spotlight. Congratulations to the members of the […]

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In the News… Lessons Learned

August 6, 2019

Unforeseen laboratory accidents and incidents can occur as a result of working with different types of hazards associated with research activities.  Over the last several years, high profile events at universities across the country have raised concerns about lab safety programs and efforts to mitigate hazards and risks. In recent news, a student at the […]

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Lab Safety Spotlight

July 10, 2019

After the Research Safety team conducted laboratory inspections during the month of June, our team has selected one lab to be recognized. EHSO would like to recognize the Dhodapkar Lab for the July Lab Safety Spotlight. Congratulations to the members of Dr. Madhav Dhodapkar’s research group for embracing a culture of safety. Keep up the […]

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