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DHHS proposes changes to the "Common Rule"

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has posted proposed changes to the 'Common Rule,' and will accept public comments through September 26, 2011.

Among the proposed changes are:

• Creating mandatory standards for data security and information protection;
• Eliminating the requirement for annual continuing review for some research;
• Requiring informed consent for research using identifiable or de-identified biospecimens;
• Expanding the types of research that can be exempted from institutional review board (IRB) review; and
• Improving informed consent forms.

Cayuse, Inc. is studying the proposed changes and will be monitoring public comments to be sure that our products stay in compliance with DHHS requirements and guidance.

Suggest an app idea to the federal government

The federal government wants your ideas for apps! They have set up a Google Moderator site in which you can suggest an app and vote on apps that have been suggested by others. Check it out here:

 http://www.google.com/moderator/#15/e=9e436&t=9e436.46

You can find list of currently available apps at USA.gov.

GRC Hosts the External Funding Conference

The Grants Resource Center is hosting their External Funding Conference August 21 - 24 in Washington, DC. Representatives from many federal funding agencies will be making presentations and will be available for individual meetings.

A number of Cayuse customers rely on the GRC for their expertise in sponsored funding.

2012 Cayuse Users Group Meeting Summary

Around 30 of Cayuse's customers sent representatives to Portland for two days of meetings on August 1 - 2. We had great discussions, peeks into the future, debate about enhancements, dialog about best practices, and terrific weather. We kicked off the event with a dinner at the Portland City Grill, featuring a view from the 30th floor, overlooking Portland and the West Hills. It was an excellent event, and we're grateful for our customers and their support.

A few numbers from the meeting:

100: Number of current Cayuse customers

$15,823,295,249: Value of federal proposals submitted by Cayuse customers in FY 2011

99.9%: First time submission success rate to Grants.gov using Cayuse 424

We posted a few pictures of the event on our Facebook page.