Newsletters
REO has developed a newsletter to better inform the research community of emerging issues, updates to policy and ethics application process.
REO News Archives
- Jan 2023 (Animal Research) - Reviewer Notes in ARISE; Recruitment opportunity
- Jan 2023 (Human Research) - Course-based research application tips; Meet REB 1 & 2 Specialists; Contact your REB Specialist
- Apr 2023 (Animal Research) - CCAC new Wildlife guidelines; Save the date for Louis Hyndman Lecture; Welcome Danielle to HS1
- Apr 2023 (Human Research) - Coming soon: REB Exchange for REB 1 and REB 2
- May 2023 (Animal Research) - Register for Louis D Hyndman Sr. Lecture
- June 2023 (Animal Research) - CCAC Annual Report 2022-23
- June 2023 (Human Research) - REB 4 Chair announcement; Updated deferred consent guidance and template
2022
- Jan 2022 - Major upgrade to ARISE Jan 15.
- Mar 2022 (Animal Research) - Unannounced PAM Visits ongoing; Button name change in ARISE; Comings and goings.
- Mar 2022 (Human Research) - Course on Research Ethics updated; Updated specimen consent template; Comings and goings.
- May 2022 (Animal Research) - Retirement announcement; Recruitment opportunity; FAQ.
- May 2022 (Human Research) - Change to Health Canada retention period; Submitting amendments.
- Aug 2022 (Animal Research) - Dr. Cathy Chan as Chair of HS; Welcome Pamela Raposo to REO.
- Aug 2022 (Human Research) - Updated documents; Staff changes in REO.
- Oct 2022 (Human Research) - REB Exchange Year 1 - Research to Results FASTER!
- Dec 2022 - Happy Holidays!
Jan 2021 (Animal Research) - Renewal animal numbers; PIs attending ACUC meetings.
Jan 2021 (Human Research) - MICYRN-CHEER Webinars next week.
Feb 2021 (Animal Research) - MAWI Reporting; ARRIVE 2.0 Guidelines.
Feb 2021 (Human Research) - Electronic consent guide.
Mar 2021 (Animal Research) - Renewal Reminders.
Mar 2021 (Human Research) - Documents for approval; Updated REB 4 consent templates.
Apr 2021 (Animal Research) - CCAC Communication Survey.
Apr 2021 - Tri-Agency Research Data Management Policy; Portage's Federated Research Data Repository is now in full production.
May 2021 (Animal Research) - Animal research ramp-up advice; Public consultation on proposed revisions to RCR.
May 2021 (Human Research) - Public consultation on proposed revisions to RCR; Beware of using unlicensed medical devices in research.
Jun 2021 (Animal Research) - Summer schedule; ICYMI - Research ramp-up advice.
Jun 2021 (Human Research) - Submit button vs Send Email; Summer schedule; Reminder - Fee increase.
Aug 2021 (Animal Research) - Shortage of Pentobarbital
Aug 2021 (Human Research) - Research, Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement; 21-22 NRC Responsible Data Speakers Series
Sep 2021 (Animal Research) - ARISE Help: How to find approved animal number & How to request more animals on approved AUP
Sep 2021 (Human Research) - REB Exchange for multi-site research; Proposed changes for public consultation: TCPS2
Oct 2021 (Human Research) - REB administration fees for industry-sponsored, mutli-site research
Nov 2021 (Animal Research) - Major upgrade to ARISE coming soon; New iSOPs for Rats
Nov 2021 (Human Research) - Major upgrade to ARISE coming soon; New process for Student applications to REB 1 & REB 2; ICYMI - REB administration fee changes
Dec 2021 (Animal Research) - Availability of controlled drugs
Dec 2021 - Happy winter break!
Jan 2020 (Animal Research) - Welcome Dr. Frances Plane; new iSOPs "Requirements".
Jan 2020 (Human Research) - Welcome Asvina; Clinical Research Orientation registration; Updated consent templates.
Feb 2020 (Animal Research) - Definition of Use, Re-use; CCAC Guidelines: Rats; Remembering Dr. Dave Neil.
Feb 2020 (Human Research) - Differentiate Research & QI/QA; REB4 Application Guidance.
Mar 2020 (Animal Research) - Guidance during COVID-19 Outbreak.
Mar 2020 (Human Research) - Guidance during COVID-19 Outbreak.
Mar 2020-2 (Human Research) - Update on business processes for REB and REO; Guidelines for oral consent.
Apr 2020 (Animal Research) - Happy Retirement Shirley; REO is open for business remotely.
May 2020 (Animal Research) - AALAS Learning Library.
May 2020 (Human Research) - Research ethics milestone; New data management plans resources.
Jun 2020 (Animal Research) - Resumption of research involving animals; CanCOVID.
Jun 2020 (Human Research) - Resumption of human participant research; COVID-19 risks and re-consent guidance; REB meetings back to schedule; CanCOVID.
Jul 2020 - REO is moving Aug 17.
Aug 2020 - We've moved.
Sep 2020 (Animal Research) - PAM visits resuming; CCAC Animal Data Report 2019; AALAS Learning Library; Change Funding; Website update.
Sep 2020 (Human Research) - Form 1572 Policy; Guidance documents on Recruitment, Non-clinical research; Change Funding; Website update.
Oct 2020 (Animal Research) - Animal numbers; Recommended AALAS Learning Library course.
Oct 2020 (Human Research) - PIs attending REB meetings; Increase in REB fee; Portage Network new research data management guidance.
Nov 2020 (Animal Research) - Continuity planning; CCAC Annual Report 2019-20.
Nov 2020 (Human Research) - Medical devices in research; Portage Network: New sensitive data tools.
Dec 2020 (Animal Research) - Temporary research ramp down; AALAS Learning Library.
Dec 2020 - With best wishes to the campus community.
Jan 2019 - REMO Upgrade, Changes within our office.
Feb 2019 - ACUC Form Revision Consultations, REB Email Guidance, REB Updated Membership Lists.
Mar 2019 - Volunteer with ACUC / REB, Talk to REO - we are here to help.
Apr 2019 (Animal Research) - ACUC Form Revision Update, Pedagogical Merit Review, Upcoming Events, Updated Help Videos.
Apr 2019 (Human Research) - Updated template for REB 4, Amendment Guidance, Upcoming Events, Updated Help Videos.
June 2019 - ACUC Form Revision Update and Feedback, Updated Animal Ethics Policy and Procedures, REMO Tip.
July 2019 (Animal Research) - All About PAM.
July 2019 (Human Research) - New Reportable Events Module, Recruitment with BeTheCure.ca, Updated Withdrawal Policy and Template.
Aug 2019 (Animal Research) - Louis D Hyndman Sr Lecture 2019, Graduate Student Research, Video help on amendments.
Aug 2019 (Human Research) - Renewal Q#3, Alberta Clinical Health Research Conference.
Sep 2019 (Animal Research) - Louis D Hyndman Sr Lecture 2019, Collaborations, Release of funds.
Sep 2019 (Human Research) - Course-based research, Updated documents, Release of funds.
Oct 2019 (Animal Research) - PAA Forms Testing; Institutional SOPs; CCAC Guidelines: Mice.
Oct 2019 (Human Research) - Use of University letterhead; Audio recording with cell phones; Implied consent template.
Nov 2019 - REMO rebranding to ARISE; How to copy study.
Dec 2019 (Animal Research) - PAA Forms to be deployed Dec 14-15.
Dec 2019 - System Maintenance Dec 21-22; Twas the night before Christmas at REO; REMO rebrand to ARISE.