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RESEARCH & COMMERCIALIZATION NEWS
University Research News
- NSF Announces Implementation of Responsible Conduct of Research Policy.
In August, the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced plans to implement the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) policy. As of Jan. 4, 2010, the NSF will require institutions, at the time of proposal submission, to certify that they have programs in place to promote "responsible and ethical conduct of research to undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers participating in the proposed research project." While the training plans are not required to be included in proposals submitted, the NSF will reserve the right to review them upon request. The agency does not intend to issue specific standards recognizing that "training needs may vary depending on specific circumstances of research or the needs of students."
The UM System plans to issue procedures all UM campuses regarding the RCR. Watch upcoming issues of this newsletter for more information.
- UM Stimulus Funding (ARRA) Awards Summary.
The Office of Research Administration (ORA) posts updates as received on the ARRA page of the ORA web site. Below is a summary of awards through 08/28/2009:
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Amount Proposed |
Amount Awarded |
% Awarded to Date |
| UMC |
$133,656,459 |
$15,766,627 |
11.80% |
| UMKC |
$44,045,457 |
$3,239,280 |
7.35% |
| MS&T |
$30,136,952 |
$2,258,093 |
7.49% |
| UMSL |
$35,298,997 |
$1,461,567 |
4.14% |
| UMSYS |
$450,000 |
$0 |
0.00% |
| UOEXT |
$2,713,956 |
$462,432 |
17.04% |
| TOTAL |
$246,301,821 |
$23,187,999 |
9.41% |
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Commercialization Corner
- Akermin Incorporated Signs Lease with UM-St. Louis' IT Enterprises Akermin is an advanced biocatalyst materials company with proprietary polymer encapsulation technology that enables stabilized enzymes to replace conventional metal catalysts in fuel cells and a wide range of other chemical processes. This breakthrough technology was invented at Saint Louis University by company founders, Nick Akers and Shelley Minteer. The company, which was formed in 2004, is currently completing lab build-out of nearly 4,400 square feet and will also occupy nearly 1,600 square feet of office space at IT Enterprises. Akermin is expected to move in Sept. 15, 2009. IT Enterprises is an IT and life sciences startup company incubator owned and operated by UM-St. Louis.
- Recent UMSL Press Releases on Faculty Inventions
- Has a discovery or invention come from your sponsored research or during your time as a University employee? Please contact Tamara Wilgers (516-6884) for help with invention disclosure policies and procedures, or visit the ORA web site's technology transfer section.
Other News of Interest
- Lilly Launches New Site to Uncover Compounds for Future Medicines. With support from the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM), Eli Lilly and Company has launched the Lilly Phenotypic Drug Discovery Initiative (PD2) to work with "research universities, institutes, and biotech to uncover compounds that may become future medicines and impact patients' lives." According to Alan D. Palkowitz, vice-president, Discovery Chemistry Research & Technologies, Lilly Research Laboratories, in an executive summary about the program, it is the company's hope that "this open innovation program will provide academic and biotech investigators access to sophisticated in vitro model systems while simultaneously increasing Lilly's partnership with top global research talent." The PD2 screening panel is currently made up of five modules in areas of long-term strategic interest for the company, including oncology, neurological disorders and metabolic diseases.
If you are interested in submitting compounds, please contact Tamara Wilgers (516-6884).
REPORTS
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
THE BASICS: Policies & Procedures
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July 2009
External Funding Source
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| Association |
$1,070,852 |
| Corporation |
$417,478 |
| Federal |
$2,811,690 |
| Foundation |
$80,000 |
| Gov't - Other |
$5,000 |
| Other University |
$500 |
| State of MO |
$30,000 |
| TOTAL |
$4,415,520 |
July 2009
External Funding Purposes
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| Instruction |
$549,201 |
| Other Sponsored Activity |
$1,258,270 |
| Research |
$2,608,049 |
| TOTAL |
$4,415,520 |
Upcoming Events & Deadlines |
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Upcoming IRB Meetings
Thurs., Sept. 17, 2009
Thurs., Oct. 15, 2009
Thurs., Nov. 19, 2009
Thurs., Dec. 17, 2009
9:30 a.m.
335 Woods Hall
Protocols are due 10 days before the meeting.
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Upcoming
Internal Awards
Deadlines
UM Research Board
Mon., October 05, 2009
5:00 p.m.
Mon. February 15, 2010
5:00 p.m.
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Check out "News & Notes" on the ORA web site for updates and additional calendar items
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