Research Compliance News
RIMS will be Off-line on Sunday 3/17/24 for System Update
Research Information Management System (RIMS) will be unavailable to all users for a System Update between 12 AM and 8 AM on Sunday, March 17, 2024. This update will involve changes in the Biological Use Authorization form (IBC application form). This update will fix several glitches in the system and... More
BU Welcomes New Dive Safety Officer, Elizabeth McNamee
This month, the University welcomes Lizzie McNamee as the new Dive Safety Program Manager in BU Environmental Health & Safety and the Dive Safety Officer for the BU Scientific Diving Program. She is responsible for ensuring that all BU-sponsored scientific underwater diving activities, international and local, are carried out in... More
Changes to Responsible Conduct of Research Requirements for National Science Foundation Investigators and Key Personnel
TO: Boston University Faculty FROM: Sarah Hokanson, Assistant Vice President & Assistant Provost for Research Development and PhD & Postdoctoral Affairs; Director, Responsible Conduct of Research Kathryn Mellouk, Associate Vice President for Research Compliance DATE: October 16, 2023 SUBJECT: Changes to Responsible Conduct of Research Requirements for National Science Foundation Investigators and Key Personnel The CHIPS and Science... More
BU Guidelines on Research with Potential Pandemic Pathogen Oversight Published
In March 2023, the National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity (NSABB), a Federal advisory committee that addresses issues related to biosecurity and dual use research, provided recommendations for the development of a more comprehensive and integrated framework for the oversight of research with pathogens and toxins that may pose significant... More
Power Outage at BUMC, October 7-9
In preparation for the planned electrical shutdown taking place from October 7-9, 2023, Facilities Management & Operations (FMO) has been coordinating with departments and occupants of affected buildings to take proactive steps to safeguard the integrity of valuable research, ensure the continuity of essential services, and minimize any potential inconvenience... More
New Leadership for Research Security at Boston University
We are pleased to announce Sarah Porter, JD, MS, will be serving as Boston University’s new Research Security Director. As Research Security Director, Sarah will be responsible for coordinating the University’s compliance with research security regulatory requirements under the National Security Presidential Memorandum – 33 (NSPM-33). NSPM-33 research security encompasses disclosure... More
TikTok Ban on Devices used for Federal Contracts
TO: Boston University Faculty with Federal Contracts and Subcontracts FROM: Kate Mellouk, Associate Vice President, Research Compliance DATE: July 27, 2023 SUBJECT: TikTok Ban on Devices used for Federal Contracts In June, the US government issued an interim rule for federal contracts prohibiting the use of the social networking service TikTok and other applications from parent company ByteDance Limited on... More
Memo: Lab Animal Per Diem Rate Changes, May 31, 2023
TO: Boston University Deans, Department Chairs, Principal Investigators, Department Administrators, and Grant Administrators FROM: Gloria Waters, Vice President and Associate Provost for Research Karen Antman, Provost, Medical Campus, and Dean, School of Medicine DATE: May 31, 2023 SUBJECT: Lab Animal Per Diem Rate Changes Boston University is committed to efficiently managing its animal care facilities and to reviewing costs... More
BU Biosafety Manual Updated – March 2023
BU's Biosafety Manual was updated in March 2023. Please download the latest version for your records. The policies and procedures located within this document are designed to safeguard personnel and the environment from biologically hazardous materials and to comply with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. All BU and BMC Principal... More
Huron COI to Replace SharePoint FCOI Disclosure System
BU’s SharePoint site for Conflict of Interest (COI) disclosures retires this spring and transitions to Huron COI. The switch to Huron COI should improve user experience and the disclosure process for investigators. BU researchers who work with animals will already be familiar with Huron from the IACUC and AOps modules. What’s new On... More