IBISResearch: IACUC

Simplified protocol submission: 

The Huron IACUC module provides a user-friendly interface that guides PIs through the process of creating and submitting protocols, saving time and reducing errors.

Enhanced communications: 

The module facilitates communication between PIs, IACUC staff, and reviewers, allowing PIs to track the progress of their protocols and receive automatic notifications when reviews are complete or additional information is needed.

Improved compliance:

The Huron IACUC module ensures that protocols are compliant with regulations and institutional policies, and PIs can easily access and review their protocols to ensure they are up-to-date and accurate.

Timesaving: 

The module simplifies administrative tasks such as completing and submitting forms, tracking protocol status, and maintaining accurate records, saving PIs time, and allowing them to focus on their research. 

Increased transparency: 

The Huron IACUC module provides increased transparency into the review process by allowing PIs to see the progress of their protocols and any feedback or comments from reviewers, helping them better understand the review process and make improvements to their protocols as needed.

 Zoom training sessions 

IACUC Fundamentals Training for Principal Investigators 

Huron IACUC Fundamentals Videos for Students

Module 1: Navigation and Basic Tasks

• Navigate the General Dashboard
• Navigate the IACUC page
• Navigate the Protocol Workspace
• Tips for Completing a SmartForm
• Navigate Your Integrated Solution

Module 2: The Researcher's Experience: Create a Protocol

• Intro to Building Blocks
  
• Create a Team Substance
  
• Create and Copy a Procedure
  
• Create a Protocol
  
• Copy a Protocol
  
• Submit a Protocol

Module 3: Respond to Reviewer Requests

• Respond to a Clarification Request

Module 4: Create and Submit Follow-On Submissions

• Create and Submit an Amendment
• Submit VVC Decision
• Create and Submit a Continuing Review
• Create and Submit a Triennial Review

• 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. 

• 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.

• Case 1:

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.

• Case 2: