Guidelines for submissions, triggering events in Click
During the implementation of Click (the new IACUC software), protocol shells were created for all IACUC-approved protocols. These protocol shells consist solely of the required fields that could be mapped from the approved protocol, all other fields of the protocol form were left blank. As there are several acceptable ways to fill out the Click […]
Conference Attendance Request/Approval Form
Transportation of Animals
Purpose Boston University (BU) is committed to observing Federal policies and regulations and the Association of Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) International standards for the humane care and use of animals. This policy describes how animals are transported from or to other institutions (excluding vendors) and within or between buildings on campus. […]
Radioisotope use (RAM) permits will be migrated to BioRAFT
Radiation Safety has begun the process of migrating RAM permits from the Research Information Management System (RIMS) to BioRAFT. Permits will be migrated in order of upcoming permit expiration dates. Once a permit has been migrated to BioRAFT, the permit holder will receive a notification through the BioRAFT messaging system asking them to review the […]
RIMS system to undergo upgrade June 4
Users of the Research Information Management System will soon note the following new features as part of an upgrade: A new dashboard that makes navigation simpler upon login. Users are now able to use the browser’s back button. Improvements to look and feel. Please submit any questions or comments through the Contact Us link on […]
Updated Consent Form for Use of Research Videos or Recordings
The Charles River Campus (CRC) Institutional Review Board recognizes that that investigators may wish to use videos or recordings that were obtained during a research study for other purposes which are not related to the research study. This may include any of the following use in future research studies; educational or presentation purposes; scientific conferences; […]
ASC seeking feedback on proposed safety protocol change
The Animal Science Center is seeking feedback from investigators and laboratory staff on both the Medical and Charles River Campuses about a proposed change in a safety protocol.
Notice of Intent to Use Embryos (IACUC)
New Process for Subrecipient Invoices for PAFO
PAFO is pleased to announce a new process for Subrecipient Invoices for sponsored projects: Beginning January 2, 2018, all new subrecipient invoices will be processed through a new online Subrecipient Invoice Disbursement Form The new Subrecipient Invoice Disbursement Form will be located on Forms page of the Accounts Payable website. The Form will be live beginning […]
NIH and Certificates of Confidentiality
On October 1, 2017, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) updated its policy for issuing Certificates of Confidentiality. Certificates of Confidentiality are issued by the NIH, and they protect the privacy of research participants enrolled in biomedical, behavioral, clinical, or other research. With limited exceptions, researchers may not disclose names or any information, documents, or […]