1. What happened to the approved studies?
- All active approved protocols were moved to the new IACUC system on Oct 1st, 2023.
- Essential information for approved studies, such as PI, key demographic data, study team members, and animal numbers, was migrated.
- Long Forms and amendments were migrated as PDFs into the new system.
2. What should I do if I have a Triennial Review after the new system is in use?
- During the Triennial review, you'll need to update your study using the new system. No changes are required until then.
- The IACUC team will provide personalized assistance to help you update your study using the new system.
3. How can I get support?
- Reach out via email to IACUCsupport@med.miami.edu to schedule a 1:1 meeting at a time convenient for you, and we'll be happy to help.
- We also offer live Zoom support to address general inquiries about navigating the new IACUC System:
4. What about amendments?
If your amendments involve adjusting protocol team members, approved animal counts/quota, study funding sources, or approved housing and use locations, use the Amendment feature in the new IACUC system for these changes.
For significant scientific amendments that alter experimental details (e.g., new procedures), you can use the current UM IACUC addendum form. Attach it to the new online IACUC system.
For a more detailed explanation to these questions, please refer to the recorded Zoom training sessions (in case you missed them).
