The Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) International recommended continued accreditation for UTMB's animal care and use program. The recommendation follows an extensive site visit in June that evaluated all aspects of the animal research program at UTMB, including veterinary care, facilities, safety programs, regulatory oversight, and research operations.

NIH will be extending the current leniency period through May 2026 to provide users and institutions sufficient time for adoption, allow for full compliance, and ensure fairness for all the extramural community.

The Office of Personnel Management has raised the Executive Level II salary cap to $228,000 effective January 1, 2026.

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NIH has implemented the new Common Form Biosketch requirements, affecting how biosketches and SciENcv materials must be handled in InfoEd.

AAALAC International has released a new presentation series, “Preparing for an AAALAC Site Visit,” featuring guidance tailored for facility staff, researchers, administrators, IACUC/OB personnel, and environmental/occupational health and safety professionals.

The Animal Welfare Office (AWO) and IACUC are pleased to announce the Recognizing Excellence in Animal Care and Use Program has officially launched, and nominations are now open.

Don't forget to complete any mandatory training prior to submitting IRB protocols for review, and keep your training current. For guidance, visit the Mandatory Training page on the IRB Website.

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AAALAC Global Virtual Conference, Empowering Culture of Care: Sharing Excellence in AAALAC Programs, scheduled for October 7–8. Registration is free, but required.

UTMB has negotiated a new Facilities and Administrative (F&A) Cost Rate, and implementing the new federal equipment threshold and the recoverable indirect cost on subawards.

For assistance submitting revisions to the IRB please visit the Submission Help Webpage.

Click here to access the Getting Started Page and find your Trusted Requestor. If you continue to have issues accessing your study, please notify the IRB Staff via email at IRB@UTMB.EDU.

NIH Public Access Policy Mandating Zero Embargo Now in Effect

Please send a request by email to IRB@UTMB.EDU that includes the weekday/times you are available. You will receive an appointment confirmation from the The IRB Staff.

InfoEd will be go offline Tuesday, June 24 at 5 pm and return online by 8 a.m. Thursday, June 26. InfoEd applications, Sponsored Programs, Human Subjects, Laboratory Animals, Subawards, and Biosafety Protocols will not be available while the system is offline. During this time, users will be unable to login, create or edit protocols and proposals or perform any review/administrative tasks.

IRB Tip of the Month: Visit the IRB Website to view our New Policies & Guidance Page