The Policy for Pathogen Testing of Biological Materials is now available online. Prior to the administration of cell lines and biological materials into animals, a form must be submitted to and approved by the LASC or LACF. This form is available on RIMS. Please contact the LASC or LACF with any questions.
The Office of the Associate VP for Research Compliance launched the homepage for the RIMS website today. This is the second website in three months the office has produced. The Associate VP for Research Compliance, Ara Tahmassian, has been focused on revamping
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University’s Research Compliance. The latest project, RIMS, is an example of Ara’s unique ability to look to the future and implement in the present. For the past two weeks, 12 PI’s have been testing the site for kinks and problems. The RIMS project has passed with flying colors and remains on schedule to be available June 30th, 2008.
In an ironic role reversal, the investigators of the Radiation Department will now be the test subjects. The RIMS project, which will launch on June 30th, will have its first true test on July 7th, when OAVPRC launches the radiation section of RIMS. Investigators from the Radiation Department will be able to register, create a profile, identify research locations, download forms, view studies, and submit forms online and all at the click of a mouse. This is a major step for Research Compliance here at
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University. Please continue to check back for release dates of additional departments.
The Online Chemical Inventory Management module in RIMS is currently undergoing beta-testing by a number of PIs. Investigators will be able to track all of their chemicals online, listing them by rooms in their laboratories. In addition, a link to the MSDS for each chemical is clearly displayed next to the chemical in the inventory. If you would like to be a part of this testing, please contact Brian Gold at bjgold_at_bu_dot_edu.
Radiation permit holders are currently beta-testing the Radiation Permit application feature of RIMS. Soon Radiation-associated forms and applications will be online through RIMS, including permit applications, isotope ordering, radiation waste handling, and dosimetry badge requests. If you would like to be involved in the beta-test of this module, please contact Brian Gold at bjgold_at_bu_dot_edu.
Radiation Use Permits are now available online through RIMS. Applicants will now submit new applications for Radiation use permits, as well as renewals and amendments to current permits through the RIMS application.
Additionally, the Chemical Inventory module in RIMS is now active. Labs will now maintain their chemical and gas inventories through RIMS. OEHS staff will help with this process and be available to answer any questions.