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News for IUPUI Research Community
Welcome to the first issue of the R&SP Communicator, a newsletter
from the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. The mission of the
R&SP Communicator is to bring timely research related announcements,
articles, and program information to the research community of Indiana
University - Purdue University Indianapolis. The design of the newsletter
allows you to scroll through the featured announcements and articles.
Select the information that is of interest to you and click the Complete
Details link to read the additional information provided.
About Research
and Sponsored Programs
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mission and services by clicking the R&SP Home link.
IRB Policy Change
Regarding Just-in-Time Procedures
The Just-in-Time procedures, announced
by NIH last year, rescind the requirement that IRB approval be obtained
within 60 days of proposal submission. NIH now requires that investigators
obtain IRB approval when there is evidence that funding will be received.
Complete Details
New Adverse Reactions
Reporting
New adverse event reporting requirements are
now in effect. The new requirements clarify the differences between reporting
on-site and off-site adverse events.
Complete
Details
IUPUI/Clarian
Introduces Certification Course on the Protection of Human Subjects in
Research
IUPUI/Clarian introduced a new course
to assist researchers to fulfill the NIH requirement to demonstrate education
on the protection of human research subjects in September 2000. This course
offers introductory and advanced material in the ethics of human subjects
research on topics ranging from what constitutes a human subject to the
details of obtaining IRB approvals. Information regarding the certification
letter and education documentation for NIH is included. Click the link
below for the NIH certification letter and education documentation.
Complete
Information
Education/Mentoring
for New Department of Medicine Faculty
David Crabb, M.D., Chairman of the Indiana
University Department of Medicine, announces a mentoring plan for all
new faculty involved in clinical investigation. Working with an experienced
senior faculty member, as a mentor, will improve performance in clinical
investigation and the career development of junior colleagues.
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Early Adopters Use ERA System
The
Electronic Research Administration (ERA) system for Indiana University
is providing a means to conduct research administration processes and
transactions electronically. The ERA Phase 1 electronic routing form is
now in use by selected IU departments that agreed to be early adopters.
Complete Details
Department
of Microbiology and Immunology Experiences ERA
The Department of Microbiology
and Immunology became an early adopter of the Electronic Research Administration
system in March 2001. Sandra Wilson, Business Manager for the Department
of Microbiology and Immunology, shares their experience and offers helpful
hints to new users.
Complete Details
COS
Tools for Research Administration
Campus
faculty and researchers have access to a global Internet network of peers
in which they can publicize research, collaborate with peers, find funding
and conduct research, all online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at no
charge. The COMMUNITY OF SCIENCE Web site offers critical tools for electronic
research administration at http://www.cos.com/.
Complete Details
NIH Requires Human
Research Subjects Education
Beginning October
1, 2000, NIH requires investigators involved in research with humans to
demonstrate that they have received education on the protection of human
research subjects prior to receiving a NIH funding grant or contact. A
certification letter and document must be submitted with non-competing
applications. Certification for new or competing applications will be
requested by NIH once the proposal is reviewed and is determined to be
in the fundable range. Indiana University introduces new procedures to
assist researchers to meet this requirement.
Complete
Details
Department of Medicine
Takes the Lead Requiring Human Subjects Education
The Protection
of Human Subjects in Research is now mandatory for all Indiana University
Department of Medicine employees who have direct contact with patients/subjects
during the conduct of research.
Complete Details
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