October 30, 2015

NIH has released NOT-OD-16-017 to inform NIH grant applicants and recipients of the significant changes that will be incorporated into the revised FY 2016 NIH Grants Policy Statement (NIHGPS). The Significant Changes document summarizes the notable grants policy...

October 9, 2015

USG released a policy, effective 9/24/15, for “Institutional Oversight of Life Sciences Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC)”.  In summary, “Dual Use” research is that which is normally directed to peaceful purposes that could be misused for...

October 1, 2015

HRI has released instructions on contributing and reporting effort to Hurricane Joaquin planning or response. Prior approval from supervisors and program administrators is required prior to performing work for Hurricane Joaquin planning or response.

August 3, 2015

NIH issued notice NOT-OD-15-128 to provide detailed guidance on the types of changes in human subjects research awards that will require prior NIH approval and provides information on the process for submission of such requests.  This is a revision of a prior notice...

July 29, 2015

HRI wants to share some changes in the structure of its Corporate Office.  HRI has created the Corporate Compliance Department effective July 30, 2015.  This new department will be headed by Tammy Young, who will utilize her 23 years of HRI experience to help move the...