Human Stem Cell Research
ZOT IRB / hSCRO System Update — Enhancements & Bug Fixes
Dear IRB Staff and Researchers, We are pleased to announce that ZOT IRB and hSCRO will be updated with the latest enhancements and bug fixes on May 11, 2026. Version Updates: ZOT IRB: 10.5.7 → 10.5.12 https://research.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026-May_ZOT-IRB-Release-Notes.pdf ZOT hSCRO: 10.5.5 → 10.5.8 https://research.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026-May_ZOT-hSCRO-Release-Notes.pdf Please note: The system will experience downtime starting after 7:00 PM PST…
Read MoreSupport Requests for ZOT IRB and ZOT hSCRO
Dear Colleagues, Congratulations on working in ZOT IRB and ZOT hSCRO for nearly 4 weeks! We appreciate you and your teams’ patience as we undergo this giant transition. We are winding down our “hyper-support” mode and shifting to ERA’s standard support. Effective immediately, please send support requests (help, access, questions, bugs etc) to the ERA…
Read MoreZOT IRB and ZOT hSCRO are LIVE! — Today at 8:00AM!!!
ZOT IRB and ZOT hSCRO are LIVE! September 15, 2025 Beginning September 15th @ 8:00AM The new IRB and hSCRO applications are ready for submissions!! For Human Subject Researchers submitting to ZOT IRB: Review the transition webpage to know what Word documents are required for both current, IRB approved studies and new submissions. Refer to…
Read MoreZOT hSCRO: IMPORTANT UPDATE
Dear Colleagues, We are excited for our ZOT hSCRO launch in just a little over a week, on Monday, September 15! Important Timeline: Please be advised that to accommodate our hSCRO data migration, the cutoff to process transactions in KRP is the end of day tomorrow Thursday, September 4. We will prepare for and begin…
Read MoreZOT IRB: IMPORTANT UPDATE
***This message was sent to multiple listservs. Please excuse duplicates*** Dear Colleagues, We are excited for our ZOT IRB and ZOT hSCRO launch in just a little over a week, on Monday, September 15! Important Timeline: Please be advised that to accommodate our IRB data migration, the cutoff to process transactions in KRP is the…
Read MoreZOT hSCRO Updates: Logo and Protocol Narratives!
Human Stem Cell Oversight Committee (hSCRO) ZOT hSCRO Updates: Logo and Protocol Narratives! August 26, 2025 Launches on September 15, 2025!! LOGO Based on popular choice, and with a few extra touches, here is our version of Peter the Anteater. The above logo will appear on our IRB and hSCRO applications. Thank you to all…
Read MoreThree-year Approvals for hSCRO Research
Human Stem Cell Research Oversight Committee (hSCRO) Three-year Approvals for hSCRO Research February 12, 2025 A NEW EFFICIENCY! UCI hSCRO will begin issuing three-year approvals for in-vitro research that involves the following: Use or generate materials from non-identifiable cells, or Use cell lines recognized by an “authorized authority” like NIH, or Use…
Read MoreAll Changes Require an Amendment
Human Stem Cell Research Oversight Committee (hSCRO) All Changes Require an Amendment OR-hSCRO listserv June 11, 2024 Remember: Any change to a hSCRO protocol requires a prospectively submitted amendment, reviewed and approved by the UCI hSCRO, prior t…
Read MoreTimely Submission of your Renewal & Amendment in KRP!
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Read MoreEnsuring Safety in the Research Community
Dear Colleagues: Safety is critical to conducting high-quality research, which is why I am writing to highlight three annual safety requirements identified in UCI’s Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP): 1) reconciliation and update chemical inventories, 2…
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