Save the Date: June 25 Office of Research Town Hall |
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Join Vice Chancellor for Research Harold Collard for the next virtual town hall. The presentation will focus on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism (IDEA) efforts in the UCSF research enterprise.
Speakers include Associate Vice Chancellor for Research, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism (AVCR-IDEA) Tung Nguyen, MD, and Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Outreach Renee Navarro, MD, PharmD.
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NIH Update: NRSA Stipend Increases |
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The Fiscal Year 2024 NRSA stipends increase by 4% for predoctoral fellows and trainees and 8% for postdoctoral fellows and trainees.
Though NRSA award stipend levels for fellows and trainees remain less than the University-established salary and stipend minimums, the FY 2024 NRSA stipend levels narrow the gap that principal investigators and departments must cover to meet the established minimums. Read more.
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Join Us: Clinical Trials Day 2024 (May 22) |
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UCSF Clinical Trials Day is an annual celebration of the many contributions of CRCs to UCSF’s clinical research enterprise and will feature raffle drawings, sponsor breakout rooms, and a presentation of the CRC of the Year award.
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Research Gateway Project to Deliver New Research Administration and Compliance Applications |
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We are pleased to announce a Research Gateway Project, which will upgrade and integrate selected research administration and compliance applications to reduce administrative burdens and align with the IT Operating Model’s overall strategy and goals.
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Low-Cost Solution for Biospecimen Sample Management |
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With our IT-supported and low-cost enterprise solution, you can seamlessly connect biospecimen samples to consent and clinical data, view inventory, sample genealogy, and even chain of custody. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to enhance your research capabilities while keeping costs to a minimum.
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Testers Needed: New "IRB Study Approvals" Tile on Project Echo Test Portal |
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Researchers can now view a personalized list of their Institutional Review Board (IRB) studies on the test portal. This new tile provides an improved quick-view interface for the current iRIS online application system and provides status information about studies that researchers are listed on in any role, even if they have never used iRIS.
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Clinical Trial Excellence Campaign (CTEC) |
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CTEC aims to achieve an institutional median of 90 days for clinical trial activation, measured from the initial protocol submission into a UCSF system (IRB or OCTA) to contract execution. To help streamline your activation process and achieve this goal, study teams should submit to the IRB and OCTA in parallel or on the same day.
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IRB Spotlight: Mount Zion Chair Alan Venook |
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Mount Zion IRB Chair Alan Venook, MD, has a long history of serving on the IRB. A medical oncologist with expertise in gastrointestinal cancers, Venook understands the intricacies of conducting complex studies while upholding ethical standards
Read the new Q&A about Venook's time on the IRB and the delicate balance of advancing research while protecting patients.
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Invite AVCR-IDEA Tung Nguyen to Your Next Meeting |
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Associate Vice Chancellor for Research, IDEA, Tung Nguyen, MD, would like to engage with your unit on topics related to research inclusion, diversity, equity, and anti-racism. He is available to present at your next meeting. Please send requests to Erica Wong.
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Parnassus Heights Construction Update: Spring 2024 |
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With the arrival of spring at UCSF, construction efforts at Parnassus Heights are in full swing. Learn the latest about important capital projects and their impacts on campus.
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Funding and Fellowship Opportunities |
The program provides up to 12 months of support for full-time faculty members with independent research programs who are experiencing a temporary loss of significant funding. Deadline: May 28.
This program seeks to fuel innovation in precision medicine by fostering creative, high-risk, and high-impact team research. Deadline: May 29.
These $150,000 research grants are given annually to support promising researchers who are applying disruptive concepts and inventive processes to advance human immunology, vaccine discovery, and immunotherapy research for major global diseases. Deadline: June 9.
Did you get a K award this year? Join this supportive environment of 70+ early-career faculty from across UCSF and receive mentorship from outstanding program faculty with expertise in multiple methodologies and scientific content areas.
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New Policies and Requirements |
NOT-OD-24-085 provides an update and implementation plans for the simplified peer review framework for a majority of research project grant applications (NOT-OD-24-010).
NOT-OD-24-109 provides a summary of information on NIH fiscal operations for FY 2024 and the implementation of the 2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act.
NOT-NS-24-079 announces that NINDS has established a more stringent payline for Parent R01 grant applications requesting $500,000 or more direct costs in any year.
NOT-MH-24-230 updates and clarifies NIMH funding priorities for awards supporting exceptionally well-funded investigators.
NOT-OD-24-107 announces changes to the application and peer review process for NIH and AHRQ fellowship applications commencing with submissions due on or after January 25, 2025.
NOT-AR-24-013 announces NIAMS implementation of a new funding policy effective with fiscal year 2025 applications.
NOT-OD-24-086 informs applicants of changes to grant application forms and instructions for due dates on or after January 25, 2025.
On May 6, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) released an expanded and unified Policy for Oversight of Dual Use Research of Concern and Pathogens with Enhanced Pandemic Potential.
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June 1, 1:00 p.m., Virtual
This event is an opportunity for providers and researchers to hear first-hand what it is like to receive gene therapy, a perspective that is invaluable in understanding the impact of your work!
June 5, 12:10–1 p.m., Virtual
Join us monthly to get answers to your questions on workflows, new releases, or other training-related items for OnCore and APeX research.
June 5, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Koret Quad
Come dance away the stress or just for fun. We'll bring the music and the headphones, you bring the moves. You'll also have a chance to sign up to walk in the SF Pride Parade with UCSF.
Various Dates, Times, and Locations
FOMO is real! Don't let it happen to you. Check out the CLS Arts and Events calendar to see what fun events we have coming up.
June 6, 3:30–5 p.m., Genentech Hall
RSVP and celebrate with us as we recognize Campus staff, Health staff, students, faculty, and teams for their role in supporting UCSF's sustainability goals.
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Information, Trainings, and Tools |
Principal Investigators may delegate approval of the draft Coverage Analysis and internal budget to qualified study team members who have completed the requisite advanced training courses. PIs must complete a short form to opt in for proxy approval.
Brought to you by the CTSI. Whether you're a seasoned researcher, a curious study coordinator, an ethically minded trainee, or simply intrigued by the possibilities of AI, these modules are designed to equip you with the tools to consider the ethical complexities of today's research landscape.
The Office of Sustainability provides an incentive to replace ULT freezers with Energy Star-certified models, adhere to the new ULT freezer policy, and support UCSF's commitment to reduce energy use. Rebate open to all UCSF principal investigators.
Want to make your building even better? Join Facilities managers and staff for a collaborative walkthrough! Share your feedback on common areas and we will work together to address your concerns.
Tune in to this episode of Facilities 411 to discover how the CLS Facilities Tenant Improvement team and UCSF Real Estate can assist with your project requests. Our team has streamlined processes to ensure projects are completed efficiently and cost-effectively, while keeping you updated throughout every stage. Learn more.
A priority monitored by the University of California Office of the President, these trainings address important issues across the entire UC enterprise. Being compliant with these trainings is everyone’s responsibility and directly tie into honoring the University’s PRIDE Values. Learn more and complete your overdue trainings.
Do you still have mercury thermometers in your laboratory? EH&S will take them back for free and provide you with an alcohol-based thermometer in return. Complete this request form to participate.
Containers holding residual hazardous materials should not be discarded in recycling or trash. Visit the EH&S website to learn how to properly manage empty containers.
Are you familiar with what can and cannot go down the drain at UCSF? EH&S has new guidance on its website.
Gain expertise in biostatistics, data science and epidemiology with a one-year certificate program in Health Data Science. Contact healthdatasci@ucsf.edu with questions. Deadline: June 1.
The LHS E-STAR Center supports the career development of LHS scientists by providing mentorship, training, and implementation support for LHS research projects that are fully embedded in healthcare systems. Program begins: July 1.
An overview of clinical informatics, emphasizing research and maintaining scientific rigor in implementation, measurement, evaluation and health equity. Registration deadline: July 5.
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ideas of interest to our research community.
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