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Utilization of Designated Clinical Trials Management System for Clinical Research
The policy at the link below establishes the institutional requirement that all Health Sciences (HSC) researchers enter clinical trials into the clinical trial management system, OnCore.
OnCore has been designated as the enterprise-wide platform to manage clinical research and operational compliance with all relevant requirements.
Following is the link directly to the policy: https://universityok.navexone.com/content/docview/?app=pt&source=unspecified&docid=1449&public=true
Postponed: NIH Requirements Change for Biographical Sketch & Other Support
The NIH has postponed requiring the use of SciENcv Common forms to complete all Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support documents. A new date has not yet been announced. Continue using the current NIH Biosketch and Other Support format pages for applications, Just-in-Time (JIT) and RPPRs.
You can still take steps now to prepare for the transition:
set up your account.
but cannot certify documents. Individuals must have a SciENcv account before they can be added as a delegate.
We will continue to monitor NIH announcements and provide updates as soon as the Common Forms become available in SciENcv.
Implementation of New Initiatives and Policies Page Now Available
We have posted an Implementation of New Initiatives and Policies page on the NIH Grants & Funding Website to pull together the latest information on recent and upcoming changes that impact applications and grants administration.
Page Highlights
- NIH Grants and Funding Information Status. Keep up to date on how NIH grants and funding information is evolving as we align with new agency priorities (e.g., status of communications, funding opportunities, application guidance, and more).
- Upcoming Changes. Get the latest status on in-progress initiatives like our adoption of Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support.
- Recent Changes. Learn about key initiatives implemented in 2024 that culminated in numerous changes to grant application content and review for due dates on or after January 25, 2025 and any adjustments made to those initiatives.
An Important Note from ORA – this is to notify the campus that the GRANTS team in ORA is currently four people short. Please be patient and ensure your applications are submitted on time as required while we work through all proposals/requests and acquire new team members.
Policy for the Allocation of Research Space
A uniform policy for the allocation of research space has been approved by Health Sciences administration and the Research Oversight Committee (ROC) to establish the process for assigning, evaluating, and creating new research space at OUHSC. Research space is defined as wet laboratory or dry laboratory (e.g., office) space used for the performance of research endeavors. Application of the policy across all OUHSC research and college buildings (OKC and Tulsa) is effective immediately and can help ensure efficient and effective use of existing space and appropriate evaluation of the need for new space. To access the full policy, please visit: Research Space Allocation Policy.pdf
WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS
Oklahoma Center for Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST) – Oklahoma Innovation Conference and Expo to be held April 8-09, 2025. For Registration and additional information go to:
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8209317/General-Registration-2025-OCAST-Innovation-Conference-and-Expo-at-the-Capitol
Annual Cancer Research Symposium – hosted by the OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center- Friday, April 11, 2025 at the Nicholson Conference Center. See attached document for complete information.
2025 GREAT Symposium
The 2025 GREAT Symposium will be held April 1-3. The events are listed below. For more information, please visit https://graduate.ouhsc.edu/Information-For/Current-Students/GREAT-Symposium or contact Annie-N-Dowdy@ouhsc.edu (attachment included – 2025 GREAT Save the Date_V2)
Pre-GREAT Workshops & Career Panels – February 19 & 26, March 5, 12 & 19
Plenary Sessions – April 1 & 2
STEM Outreach Event – April 1
Oral & Poster Presentations – April 1 & 2
Faculty Flash Talks – April 2
Student & Postdoc Flash Talk Competition – April 3
Vendor Show & Networking Fair – April 3
Awards Ceremony & Closing Reception – April 3
2025 Oklahoma Geroscience Symposium
Date: April 8, 2025
Location: Nicholson Conference Center, 1000 NE 13th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73104
The Oklahoma Nathan Shock Center of Excellence is proud to host the 2025 OKLAHOMA GEROSCIENCE SYMPOSIUM: Inflammation and Lipid Signaling in Aging and Age-Associated Disease. The symposium will feature a Keynote Lecture by David Mangelsdorf, PhD, and other world-renowned speakers in aging and Geroscience research, a Funder’s Roundtable, Poster Session and Trainee/Faculty Mixer.
Registration:https://oklahomanathanshockcenteronaging.org/symposium-registration/
Abstract Submission:https://oklahomanathanshockcenteronaging.org/abstract-submission/
Save the Date Stewart Wolf Research Day 2025 on May 16, 2025. This event is for trainees to highlight their research from the DOM, and consists of poster and oral presentations, abstract submissions, and a keynote speaker. Please see the attached flyer.
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October 10, 2024 Abstract Submission Opens
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March 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM Abstract Submission Deadline
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April 16, 2025 Notifications Sent to Presenters about Poster and/or Oral Presentations
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May 1, 2025 Deadline for Copy of Posters and Oral Presentations to be Submitted
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May 16, 2025 Stewart Wolf Day Events
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For any inquiries or questions about this event, please contact ryan-nipp@ouhsc.edu.