Hopefully you’re finding time to enjoy the summer weather, fresh fruit, and outdoor activities! The team members in RIA serve up the below information tidbits.

1. Gene Drive Modified Organisms (GDMOs) are now regulated

   The NIH Office of Science Policy published a revision to the NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant and Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules on April 5, 2024. The amendments made in this revision go into effect September 2024. A majority of the changes to the April 2024   version of the NIH Guidelines relate to Gene Drive experiments.

   If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact the IBC.

2. Streamlining the IACUC review process

   In June 2024, RIA announced that the IACUC review process has been streamlined to reduce the overall time to approval and cycles of review and revision.

3. FAQs by the IRB

   Have questions about what constitutes human subject research, what are the components of a new study application, or when work on your IRB project can commence? Check out the IRB’s Frequently Asked Questions or contact the IRB for more information.

4. AAALAC is coming to town!

   In early 2025 (January – March), Princeton University’s Animal Care and Use Program (ACUP) will undergo a re-accreditation site visit by AAALAC. Stay tuned for more information!

5. Reflections, Suggestions, and Ideas?
6. With another academic year ending, RIA would love to hear from you! 
   1. How can we improve?
   2. What do we do well?
   3. Do you have ideas to share?

Please take a moment to complete this anonymous survey and share your thoughts.