The Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) has designated that all research activities involving in-person contact with research participants may resume after submission and approval of COVID-19 protective procedural documents.
COVID-19
Campus Community Encouraged to Continue Research, Scholarship, Creative Activity
The university encourages all faculty, students, postdocs, and staff to continue to pursue their research, scholarship, and creative work while implementing practices that mitigate transmission of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). For lab-based research, the university has now removed restrictions placing limits on the duration of research experiments undertaken. Continue reading
I have been at the university for just over two weeks now and am so grateful for the many messages of welcome I have received from the campus community. Thank you for your warmth and generosity; I am delighted to become one of the newest members of the Volunteer family.Research Updates for 07/23/20
Memo from Interim Vice Chancellor for Research Matthew Mench regarding research continuity during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation.
Guide to COVID-19 Infection Response in Research Labs, Studios and Creative Spaces: the attached document (also online) details the necessary procedure for dealing with a case of COVID-19 infection or suspected infection. This document builds on the more general campus guidance for when a case of COVID-19 is reported, and is designed to assist department heads and lab directors. Continue reading
COVID-19 Research Update: June 30
Memo from Interim Vice Chancellor for Research Matthew Mench regarding research continuity during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation.
Reduced Research Activity During Phase 2 Conditions
We understand that the recent restrictions to research activity have been difficult for researchers and laboratory personnel and appreciate the effort UT faculty, staff, and students have made to keep our community safe. Our focus at this time is on maintaining safety while avoiding damage to people’s research programs. If everyone working in a laboratory or research setting follows the safety guidelines in place, we will minimize the risk of COVID-19 exposure and spread among our campus community.
As a reminder, laboratory health safety plans must be in place and approved in order to conduct lab work. These plans should be updated when a) persons are added to the group of individuals working in a lab; b) there are any changes or additions to experimental work that affect health safety plans; or c) there are changes that would lead to persons working alone. Continue reading