Dear Colleagues: I am writing to you about animal research that requires the use of a Biosafety Level 3 (BSL3) facility. As you know, certain life sciences research is categorized by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as BSL3: research involving “indigenous or exotic agents that may cause serious or potentially lethal disease through the inhalation route of exposure.” Animal … Read More
Promulgation of UCLA Interim Policy 927: Conflict of Interests in Department of Energy Funded Projects
To: Administrative Officers, Deans, Department Chairs, Directors, Vice Chancellors, Vice Provosts and UCLA Health Re: Promulgation of UCLA Interim Policy 927: Conflict of Interests in Department of Energy Funded Projects Dear Colleagues: The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Creative Activities has published interim UCLA Policy 927: Conflicts of Interest in Department of Energy Funded Projects. This policy … Read More
Promulgation of UCLA Policy 906: Undergraduate Researcher Laboratory Safety
To: Administrative Officers, Deans, Department Chairs, Directors, Vice Chancellors, and Vice Provosts Re: Promulgation of UCLA Policy 906: Undergraduate Researcher Laboratory Safety Dear Colleagues: The formal review process for UCLA Policy 906: Undergraduate Researcher Laboratory Safety has been completed in accordance with UCLA Policy 100. Your comments and suggestions regarding the interim policy helped shape the final policy, which has … Read More
Electronically Signed Form 700-U
Dear Colleagues: On November 18, 2021, the State of California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPCC) regulations were modified to permit agencies like the University of California to accept Statement of Economic Interests for Principal Investigators, Form 700-U, with electronic signatures. The changes went into effect on November 22, 2021. While forms may still be submitted in paper format with an … Read More
Animal Work in BSRB BSL3 Facility to Halt Immediately
Due to limited resources and effective immediately, the UCLA high containment program can no longer support ABSL3 work in the BSL3 laboratory. Projects previously approved by the HCUC, ARC, and IBC that have not yet been initiated will not be allowed to proceed at this time. This decision is immediate and indefinite; we regret the inconvenience to you and your … Read More
Animal Work in BSL3 Facility
The UCLA High Containment Use Committee (HCUC) acknowledges that the lack of Animal Biosafety Level 3 (BSL3) facilities on campus has hampered research efforts related to COVID-19 and has therefore determined that it will consider BSL3 use proposals for projects that include short duration mouse experiments with a very limited number of animals. The HCUC cannot guarantee that ABSL3 proposals … Read More
Export Control Regulations
To: Administrators, Deans, Directors, Department Chairs, Executive Officers and Faculty Dear Colleagues: I am writing to follow up on an email about the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations (ITSR) sent to campus deans by the UCLA Export Control Officer in August 2020. I know that the email raised a number of unanticipated concerns as many of you were unaware of reminders … Read More
UCOP Compliance Alert (Sept. 2020): Federal Laws May Regulate Research/Telework From Certain Countries
For the most recent version of this memo, see Compliance Alert. Ethics, Compliance and Audit Services COMPLIANCE ALERT FEDERAL LAWS MAY REGULATE RESEARCH/TELEWORK FROM CERTAIN COUNTRIES SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 Current Requirements Under federal export control law, University research or telework from a country subject to comprehensive sanctions, including Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and the Crimea region of Ukraine, is … Read More
UCOP Compliance Alert (Sept. 2020): Federal Laws May Regulate Whether You Can Provide Online Classes to Students Located Outside the United States
For the most recent version of this memo, see Compliance Alert. Ethics, Compliance and Audit Services COMPLIANCE ALERT FEDERAL LAWS MAY REGULATE WHETHER YOU CAN PROVIDE ONLINE CLASSES TO STUDENTS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 Current Requirements Under federal export control law, online courses to an individual in a country subject to comprehensive sanctions, including Cuba, Iran, … Read More
Conflict of Commitment and Outside Activities of Faculty Members
To: Faculty, Deans, Directors, Department Chairs, and Administrative Officers Re: Conflict of Commitment and Outside Activities of Faculty Members Dear Colleagues: We are writing to remind you of prior approval and reporting requirements related to outside professional activities and how to comply with UC policy as described in Academic Personnel Manual 671 (PDF) (APM-671). APM-671 (along with your School’s Implementation … Read More