CURRENT NEWS FOR AUGUST 2006

posted 08/25/06
2006-2007 Human Subjects Institutional Review Board Meeting Dates

The HSIRB reviews human subject research at Notre Dame to ensure the ethical and equitable treatment of those individuals under federal and state laws.

The level of risk to the human subjects determines the type of review. Anything more than minimal risk requires full-committee review. Anything minimal risk or less may qualify for expedited review or exempt certification. Once the project begins, there will be continuing reviews at least every 12 months.

Human Subjects Institutional Review Board. The HSIRB meets monthly during the academic year (generally every fourth Wednesday of the month) and at least once during the summer. The dates of upcoming meetings are below. Other information can be obtained from Richard A. Hilliard, Executive Secretary of the HSIRB.

Upcoming meetings in Academic Year 2006-2007:

• Wednesday, September 27, 2006Wednesday, October 25, 2006Wednesday, November 22, 2006Wednesday December 20, 2006Wednesday January 24, 2007Wednesday February 28, 2007Wednesday March 28, 2007Wednesday April 25, 2007Wednesday May 23, 2007Wednesday July 25, 2007

• Wednesday August 22, 2007

A protocol must be submitted to the Executive Secretary at least one week prior to the scheduled meeting. After review, the Executive Secretary will notify the investigator in writing as to the status of the protocol. Any changes recommended by the HSIRB must be incorporated into the protocol and implemented.

     - Copies of revised documents are forwarded to the Executive Secretary for the protocol file before the research begins.

     - Amendments to an approved protocol may be submitted in writing to the Executive Secretary. Amendments will be reviewed by the HSIRB chair and Executive Secretary to determine if the amendment represents a significant change from the approved protocol. If deemed significant, a new protocol must be submitted for full HSIRB review.

     - If project lasts more than 12 months, undergo Continuing Review.

Additional information on research utilizing human subjects can be found at http://www.nd.edu/~research/Training/humans.html

posted 08/22/06
2006-2007 Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee Meeting Dates

All research involving live vertebrate animals must be reviewed and approved by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) prior to the initiation of the research and before a research award can be accepted. The IACUC meets monthly during the academic year (generally every third Wednesday of the month) and at least once during the summer. The dates of upcoming meetings are below. Other information can be obtained from Richard A. Hilliard , Director of Research Compliance and Executive Secretary of the IACUC.

Upcoming meetings in Academic Year 2006-2007
• Wednesday, September 20, 2006
• Wednesday, October 18, 2006
• Wednesday, November 15, 2006
• Wednesday December 13, 2006
• Wednesday January 17, 2007
• Wednesday February 21, 2007
• Wednesday March 21, 2007
• Wednesday April 18, 2007
• Wednesday May 16, 2007
• Wednesday July 18, 2007
• Wednesday August 15, 2007

A protocol must be submitted to the Executive Secretary at least one week prior to the scheduled meeting. After the protocol has been reviewed, the Executive Secretary will notify the PI in writing as to the status of the protocol. Any changes recommended by the IACUC must be incorporated into the protocol and implemented.

Amendments to an approved protocol may be submitted in writing to the Executive Secretary. Amendments will be reviewed by the Attending Veterinarian and IACUC chair to determine if the amendment represents a significant change from the approved protocol. If deemed significant, a new protocol must be submitted for full IACUC review.

Additional information on research utilizing live vertebrate animals can be found at http://www.nd.edu/~research/Training/animals.html

posted 08/21/06
Equipment Restoration & Renewal Program for 2006-2007

The Office of Research is pleased to continue the Equipment Restoration and Renewal Program for the 2006-2007 academic year. This program is designed to provide University funds to restore or replace equipment required for current research and other scholarly activities.

Please see the attached guidelines for further information on submitting a proposal. Proposals are due to the appropriate College Dean's office by October 24, 2006. http://www.nd.edu/~research/fund/ERRFY2007.pdf

Forms are located at http://www.nd.edu/~research/fund/funding.html

NOTE: Centers and Institutes not reporting through a college, may submit 3 copies of one proposal (no later than October 24, 2006) to Mike Edwards. Address is in guidelines.

posted 08/21/2006
Grants.gov Workshops this Fall

With more and more federal agencies requiring submission through the new Grants.gov system, the Office of Research has scheduled workshops for the fall semester.
• Friday, September 15, 2006 from 9:30-11:00 am
• Friday, October 27, 2006 from 9:30-11:00 am
• Friday, November 17, 2006 from 9:30-11:00 am

What is Grants.gov?
It is an electronic system allowing the research community to electronically find and apply for competitive grant opportunities from all Federal agencies. All federal agencies are exected to require the use of this system over the next year.

Where?
The workshops will be held in DeBartolo, Room B002 Training Lab A.

Who should attend?
Anyone in the Notre Dame research community who may use this system is welcome to register for the workshops. Seating is limited, however, so sign up as soon as you can to reserve your seat. Register at iLearn@nd at https://nd.iperformonline.com/login.asp.

If you cannot attend these sessions, a user guide is available and posted at http://www.nd.edu/~research/ND-GrantsGovGuide080106.pdf.