Research Administration & Compliance Systems - June 2021 Update

June 10, 2021

This article includes the latest updates for GMAS, OAIR, ESTR-IRB, Agreements-DUA, Data Safety, and the PI Dashboard.

GMAS

The most recent GMAS release was implemented on Friday, June 11th. This release included screen conversions, bug fixes and other enhancements. Highlight of the changes in this release included:

  • Converted multiple approval screens.
  • Removal of Foreign/Overseas from key info.
  • Fixed a bug related to how negative currency was displayed.

For a full list of items included in the June release, please visit the GMAS June 2021 release page.

OAIR

OAIR was updated in May to include a new notification when a reviewer is assigned, the addition of a link to the associated GMAS project on the research certification workspace, and improvements to the SmartForm question prompts. A complete list of items in this upgrade can be found in the Release Notes.

The support team holds regular informational sessions, covering general system information and demonstration, with time for discussion. To register for OAIR informational sessions, please visit Research Administration's calendar of upcoming events.

ESTR-IRB, Agreements-DUA, and Data Safety

The ESTR, Agreements-DUA and Data Safety applications in the suite were updated in May to include:

  • ESTR: New SmartForm question about data management for external IRB studies, notification clarifications, and new reports - Study Team Members by IRB Office and Expedited Actions by Committee.
  • Agreements: More efficient options for tracking agreement elements, improved expiration reminders, and clarified guidance of related IRB and Data Safety requirements in the SmartForm.
  • Data Safety: A new notification to resource/storage location contacts at the point of submission and additional instruction in clarification request and continuing review notices.

A complete list of items in this upgrade can be found in the Release Notes.

The support team holds monthly informational sessions, focusing on use of ESTR-IRB, Agreements-DUA, and Data Safety in the suite. To register for suite-wide informational sessions, please visit Research Administration's calendar of upcoming events.

PI Dashboard

Team completed several database and application server software upgrades along with a small bug fix release.