RATS 2.0 launched two weeks ago today and we have already seen lots of activity in the new system. While the protocol application in RATS 2.0 is very different from what you are used to in legacy RATS, rest assured that we are here to help you! We continue to provide basic and advanced training to the community as indicated … Read More
RATS 2.0 is Live!
As of this morning, RATS 2.0 is live and available for use at rats.research.ucla.edu. The ARC administrative staff are excited about the launch and eager to assist with your submissions in the new system. Starting this Wednesday, June 17, 2020, we will be available for a weekly virtual office hour to provide assistance with questions related to protocols, the ARC … Read More
SafetyNet for RUA to Launch June 15, 2020
After several months of working with multiple stakeholder groups, we are pleased to announce the launch of the new Radiation Use Authorization (RUA) online system in SafetyNet. This new system will replace the existing paper and email process used for review of non-clinical use of radiation in research and currently managed by UCLA Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S). Our expectation is that this new system … Read More
RATS 2.0 to Launch June 15, 2020
On behalf of the Office of Research Administration (ORA) and Chancellor’s Animal Research Committee (ARC), we are pleased to announce the launch of RATS 2.0 on June 15, 2020. Overview of New RATS Beginning in January 2018 and continuing through today, ORA staff have been working closely with ARC members, faculty, DLAM staff, and other colleagues on campus to take … Read More
RATS 2.0 – June Training Dates and Advanced Training
As we get closer to the launch of RATS 2.0, we have added more training dates, including an advanced training for those individuals who have already participated in an introductory (basic) session. At each basic training, the ARC RATS Coordinator will provide an introduction to the new system, after which attendees will be encouraged to play in the sandbox environment … Read More
ARC POLICY UPDATE
The ARC recently revised the Policy, Restricted Access to Water, to align weighing requirements with expectations detailed in the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. The revised Policy is available at Restricted Access to Water . We encourage you to review the revised Policy with your research team. Please do not hesitate to contact us at 310-206-6308 or arc@research.ucla.edu if you … Read More
EH&S Webpage: Research Safety & COVID-19
Our friends in UCLA Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) have developed a webpage for COVID-19 research-related information. Topics covered on the site include: Essential Research Application Contacts Social Distancing in Labs Lab Ramp-Down Checklist PPE Donation Information Controlled Substances Update Visit the new site at https://www.ehs.ucla.edu/research-safety-covid-19 and contact EH&S if you have any questions.
EH&S Webpage: Research Safety & COVID-19
Our friends in UCLA Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) have developed a webpage for COVID-19 research-related information. Topics covered on the site include: Essential Research Application Contacts Social Distancing in Labs Lab Ramp-Down Checklist PPE Donation Information Controlled Substances Update Visit the new site at https://www.ehs.ucla.edu/research-safety-covid-19 and contact EH&S if you have any questions.
NEW DATES ADDED: RATS 2.0 Training
We have added more dates to address the high demand for training on RATS 2.0. We are also looking at providing advanced training on the system for those who have attended an initial training – stay tuned for more information about that. Contact RATSHelp@research.ucla.edu to register for an upcoming session. Note that only those sessions with space are listed below; … Read More
User Training for New ARC Protocol System
It’s been a couple months now since we announced the upcoming launch of the new RATS online system. Needless to say, our original launch date has been delayed, due in large part to our move to remote operations because of the COVID-19 pandemic. As we are beginning to adjust to our new situation, we will resume user training via Zoom … Read More