Transcript e-IACUC Fundamentals Introductory Investigator Training

e-IACUC Fundamentals
Introductory Investigator Training
Instructions for Submission of Animal
Protocols and Amendments
For New protocols and 3-Year Renewals
• Input all information to the new e-IACUC form online
For Amendments
• As in the past, submit paper form
• Optional
– Input all information to the new e-IACUC form online for
submission as a 3-Year renewal
For Annual Renewals (USDA covered species only)
• As in the past, submit paper form
• Annual renewals are not required for protocols using
non-USDA covered species
Study Types
What is a “Study Type”?
A Study Type is a defined business process. Study Types work together
to streamline workflow, track data &
keep users informed.
There are 2 Study Types in e-IACUC: COMS and Animal.
The Animal Study:
The Animal Study is an online form that an investigator or coordinator
fills out to document their research and request approval by the IACUC
Committee. There are mechanisms in place to track the review of a
IACUC Study throughout the review process. Principal Investigators can
add designees who can fill out a draft of the study for Principal
Investigator for review and submittal to IACUC.
Smartform
This is the study application. What you see in the
application is dependent on answers you select
throughout the form.
Tips
• Red asterisks indicate required questions
• Blue bubbles indicate help text. Click to display help text.
My Inbox
When you log into e-IACUC, you will be presented with your My Inbox Page.
This will serve as a Home Page for e-IACUC users where they presented with all
studies that require attention. From here, you can access a project by clicking
on it’s Name. This will take you to it’s Study Workspace.
Tip: The My Inbox link at the top of every page will get you here!
The Inbox tab will always contain studies that require your attention. This means that
the State of the submission requires that you complete an Activity in order for it to
advance through the review process. Other studies can be found on the IACUC tab.
IACUC Tab
The IACUC Tab is available in all e-IACUC users’ Inbox. Here you can
find Animal studies divided into different categories depending on
where they are in the review process.
These studies are organized in tabs: In-Progress, Approved, Archived, All
Studies
Use these tabs and the Filter by search box to find studies that may not be in
your Inbox
Notifications
In addition to seeing IACUC studies in your
Inbox, you will also receive an email Notification
that will alert you when a study requires you to
perform an activity.
Example: When performing their review of a study, one of the Activities available to a
Vet Reviewer is to “Recommend Veterinary Changes.” This will automatically trigger an
email notification sent to the PI and the Contact Person notifying them that the study
requires changes or clarifications.
Be sure your HUID information is up to date!
Accessing e-IACUC
e-IACUC URL:
https://esupport.hms.harvard.edu/comsiacuc
**Use your HUID (Harvard ID) to sign in
Note: If your study has been migrated over from the old
system, you may not yet have access. Your PI can either
add you by creating an amendment, OR, if you are already
listed on the approved protocol, please email
[email protected] (and copy your PI) for access.
More Information…
More information about the e-IACUC system as well as the e-IACUC
Investigator Guide can be found on our website.
IACUC Website: http://hms.harvard.edu/departments/hma-standingcommittee-animals/e-iacuc
Office Hours!
Mondays: 10am – 12pm
Wednesdays: 12pm – 2pm
For any additional questions, please contact:
IACUC Office: [email protected]
e-IACUC Support: [email protected]