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Research Compliance Newsletter, Spring 2024, Office Of Research Compliance Apr 2024

Research Compliance Newsletter, Spring 2024, Office Of Research Compliance

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.


Key Compliance Updates For Researchers, Office Of The Vice President For Research And Dean Of The Graduate School Dec 2023

Key Compliance Updates For Researchers, Office Of The Vice President For Research And Dean Of The Graduate School

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.


Research Compliance Newsletter, Fall 2023, Office Of Research Compliance, Amanda Ashe Dec 2023

Research Compliance Newsletter, Fall 2023, Office Of Research Compliance, Amanda Ashe

General University of Maine Publications

The spotlight of this newsletter is the revised research misconduct policy that was recently announced. We also share several important reminders and updates about new requirements highlighted in our last newsletter. We hope this will be a useful resource for you to refer to in the coming months.


Umaine's Revised Research Misconduct Policy, Joan Ferrini-Mundy, Kody Varahramyan Dec 2023

Umaine's Revised Research Misconduct Policy, Joan Ferrini-Mundy, Kody Varahramyan

General University of Maine Publications

We are writing to inform you about an important policy update. UMaine’s Policy and Procedures on Alleged Misconduct in Research and Other Scholarly Activities (Policy) was last revised in 2006. Application of the Policy in recent years highlighted the need for a comprehensive review. This comprehensive review identified areas where the Policy needed improvement to be more easily understood and administered and in line with current best practices.


Policy And Procedures For Responding To Allegations Of Research Misconduct, Office Of The Vice President For Research And Dean Of The Graduate School Nov 2023

Policy And Procedures For Responding To Allegations Of Research Misconduct, Office Of The Vice President For Research And Dean Of The Graduate School

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine (the University) is committed to fostering an environment in which the highest ethical standards in the conduct of Research and other scholarly activities are maintained. All members of the University community engaged in Research, including faculty, staff and students, are expected to adhere to the highest standards of Research integrity to protect the accuracy and reliability of the Research Record and published results. This Policy applies to all Research and scholarship conducted within the University community, irrespective of discipline or funding source, if any. Individuals accused of Research Misconduct are presumed innocent of any Allegations until …


Policies And Procedures For The Humane Care And Use Of Animals, Office Of The Vice President For Research And Dean Of The Graduate School Nov 2023

Policies And Procedures For The Humane Care And Use Of Animals, Office Of The Vice President For Research And Dean Of The Graduate School

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine is committed to the ethical principles stated in this preamble concerning the use of live vertebrate animals for research, teaching, or testing. These principles shall guide all persons associated with the University of Maine.

Vertebrate animals may share in varying degree many sensory, emotional, and cognitive responses with humankind. It is essential that we assume responsibility for their welfare and that animal use for research or teaching purposes be conducted in a humane, compassionate manner.

To justify the ethical costs of using live animals in research, teaching, or testing, there must be reasonable expectation that such …


Research Compliance Newsletter, Spring 2023, Office Of Research Compliance Mar 2023

Research Compliance Newsletter, Spring 2023, Office Of Research Compliance

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.


Research Compliance Newsletter, Fall 2022, Office Of Research Compliance Nov 2022

Research Compliance Newsletter, Fall 2022, Office Of Research Compliance

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.


Research Compliance Newsletter, Spring 2022, Amanda Ashe, Office Of The Vice President For Research And Dean Of The Graduate School Apr 2022

Research Compliance Newsletter, Spring 2022, Amanda Ashe, Office Of The Vice President For Research And Dean Of The Graduate School

General University of Maine Publications

Inaugural edition of the Research Compliance Newsletter designed to keep members of the University of Maine community up-to-date on research compliance issues such as standards, ethics, research security, and changes to federal regulations controlling mitigation of foreign influence on research within the United States.


Research Security And Foreign Influence, University Of Maine Office Of The Vice President For Research And Dean Of The Graduate School Nov 2021

Research Security And Foreign Influence, University Of Maine Office Of The Vice President For Research And Dean Of The Graduate School

General University of Maine Publications

Email communication from the Office of the Vice President for Research addressing "the U.S. government's growing concern regarding inappropriate influence by foreign entities on federally funded research." Includes the National Counterintelligence Security Center's "Fact Sheet on Protecting Critical and Emerging U.S. Technologies from Foreign Threats."


Biosafety Checklist, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine Nov 2021

Biosafety Checklist, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The Principal Investigator is responsible for full compliance with the policies, practices and procedures set forth in the Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories – 5th Edition, the University of Maine’s Biosafety Policy and the laboratory’s specific Biosafety manual. The PI is responsible for assuring the appropriate training of employees and for correcting unsafe working conditions.


Web Capture: Office Of Research Compliance Financial Conflict Of Interest Policy, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine Nov 2021

Web Capture: Office Of Research Compliance Financial Conflict Of Interest Policy, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

Web pages from the Office of Research Compliance regarding regulations and policies defining and controlling financial conflict of interest.


Web Capture: Institutional Biosafety Committee, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine Nov 2021

Web Capture: Institutional Biosafety Committee, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) registration is required prior to use of ‘biohazards’ in research. Under UMaine policy, ‘biohazard’ includes recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid molecules (including plants), biological materials/biospecimens (human and animal blood, bodily fluids, and/or tissues), infectious agents* or select agents/toxins. (*The University of Maine has defined “infectious agents” as all bacterial, parasitic, fungal, viral, and prion, included within Class 2 or higher classes; See Appendix B of NIH Guidelines.) For guidance on whether your biohazards work requires IBC or other approvals, view the IBC Protocol Submission Decision Tree.


Web Capture: Use Of Controlled Substances In Research, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine Nov 2021

Web Capture: Use Of Controlled Substances In Research, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

Web pages from the Office of Research Compliance regarding regulations and policies surrounding the use of controlled substances in research projects.


Counseling Services Template For Use With Human Subjects, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine Nov 2021

Counseling Services Template For Use With Human Subjects, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

This is a template for a handout to be used for studies on sensitive topics where referrals are required. Edit as necessary and delete this row containing these instructions. Be sure to provide names of organizations (with contact information and hours of operation) that are relevant to your specific study. All contact information must be accurate and up-to-date. National directories may be appropriate for online studies where the locations of subjects are unknown.


Web Capture: Responsible Conduct Of Research (Rcr), Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine Nov 2021

Web Capture: Responsible Conduct Of Research (Rcr), Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

Web pages from the Office of Research Compliance discussing activities and standards related to the responsible conduct of research (RCR).


Investigator Financial Conflict Of Interest Certification For Subrecipients Electing To Follow Umaine's Fcoi Policy, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine Nov 2021

Investigator Financial Conflict Of Interest Certification For Subrecipients Electing To Follow Umaine's Fcoi Policy, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The Office of Research Compliance (ORC) Investigator Financial Conflict of Interest Certification for Subrecipients form.


Web Capture: Institutional Review Board For The Protection Of Human Subjects (Irb), Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine Nov 2021

Web Capture: Institutional Review Board For The Protection Of Human Subjects (Irb), Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

Web pages from the Office of Research Compliance regarding regulations and policies surrounding the use of human test subjects as part of research.


Web Capture: Research Compliance Safety Management, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine Nov 2021

Web Capture: Research Compliance Safety Management, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

Web pages from the Office of Research Compliance discussing issues related to Safety and Risk Management at the University of Maine.


Web Capture: Research Misconduct, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine Nov 2021

Web Capture: Research Misconduct, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

Web pages from the Office of Research Compliance regarding regulations and policies surrounding issues related to research misconduct.


University Of Maine Institutional Biosafety Committee (Ibc) Protocol Registration Form, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine Nov 2021

University Of Maine Institutional Biosafety Committee (Ibc) Protocol Registration Form, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The Institutional Biosafety Committee form for protocol registration. Registration is required prior to use of recombinant, synthetic nucleic acid activities, biological materials (human and animal blood, body fluids, tissues), animal, human and plant pathogens, and imported live biological materials. Required by National Institutes of Health (NIH) Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules, University of Maine Institutional Biosafety Program, and related Federal, State and University policies.


Web Capture: Office Of Research Compliance, Export Control Regulations, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine Nov 2021

Web Capture: Office Of Research Compliance, Export Control Regulations, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

A capture of the Office of Research Compliance website containing information, training information, and checklists related to Export Control Regulations (ECR).


Web Capture: Institutional Animal Care And Use, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine Nov 2021

Web Capture: Institutional Animal Care And Use, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine is registered as a research facility in accordance with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal Welfare Act and the Public Health Service Policy on the Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. The University of Maine holds the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) of the National Institutes of Health assurance for vertebrate animals used in research, teaching and outreach. In accordance with the Public Health Service Policy on the Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, the University of Maine works with the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) of the National Institutes of Health …


Deemed Export Questionnaire, 2021, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine Sep 2021

Deemed Export Questionnaire, 2021, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

UMaine and all members of the UMaine community are required by federal law to comply with U.S. export control laws, sanctions and embargoes when hosting, employing or otherwise engaging with non-immigrant foreign nationals, such as hosting exchange visitors. This questionnaire collects critical information for compliance assessment of proposed visa petitions and/or activities of foreign nationals.


Orc Quick Course : Export Control Regulations, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine Sep 2021

Orc Quick Course : Export Control Regulations, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

Presentation from the Office of Research Compliance about issues related to Export Control Regulations (ECR). Export Controls are Federal laws restricting the transfer of goods and technology to and the performance of services for persons and entities outside the United States.


Deemed Export Questionnaire, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine Sep 2021

Deemed Export Questionnaire, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

UMaine and all members of the UMaine community are required by federal law to comply with U.S. export control laws, sanctions and embargoes when hosting, employing or otherwise engaging with non-immigrant foreign nationals, such as hosting exchange visitors. This questionnaire collects critical information for compliance assessment of proposed visa petitions and/or activities of foreign nationals.


Hubandry Form For Sustaining A Colony Of Vertebrate Animals, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine Sep 2021

Hubandry Form For Sustaining A Colony Of Vertebrate Animals, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

This form documents husbandry of a colony of vertebrate animals maintained or bred to supply individuals, or products of those individuals, for use in approved research and teaching activities. This form documents colony maintenance ONLY. Protocols for research, teaching, or pilot studies use a different form (found on the IACUC website) and are subject to a different set of federally and institutionally mandated review criteria governing responsible use of vertebrate animals (e.g., consideration of reduction, replacement and refinement based on research objectives and study design). The intent of this form is to establish the need for ongoing husbandry of animals, …


Significant Financial Interest Disclosure Form, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine Jul 2021

Significant Financial Interest Disclosure Form, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The Office of Research Compliance (ORC) Significant Financial Interest Disclosure Form.


Instructions To Access Citi Training, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine Jun 2021

Instructions To Access Citi Training, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The Office of Research Compliance (ORC) delivers a variety of research training through the University of Maine System (UMS) subscription service to the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI). These instructions guide you through the institution-specific CITI registration and enrollment processes. Further information about Research Compliance at the University of Maine and training requirements can be found on the ORC website.


Institutional Animal Care And Use Committee Protocol Review Form For Research, Teaching, Or Pilot Studies, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine Sep 2020

Institutional Animal Care And Use Committee Protocol Review Form For Research, Teaching, Or Pilot Studies, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

This protocol form is for research, teaching, or pilot studies using vertebrate animals. Husbandry (breeding and production) of vertebrates solely for the purpose of supplying animals for research, teaching or pilot studies requires a different documentation form (found on the IACUC website). This form is for a new protocol. To amend a currently approved protocol, use the protocol amendment form (found on the IACUC website).