I would possibly be interested in this as well, and also IRB external
consultants.

Robin

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On 11/12/14, 7:22 AM, "Hranitz, John M" <xxxxxx@BLOOMU.EDU> wrote:

>Good morning,
>
>As a relative newbie in ORSP, I would like to hire an external consultant
>over our winter break (5 weeks over) to review current IACUC documents,
>procedures, and policies and recommend changes where needed.  Our actual
>facilities are small, two rodent laboratory areas and two
>aquarium/terrarium facilities.  Our office (me) would implement the
>changes.  I have a consultant in mind, who is a highly experienced
>researcher and administers IACUC at a nearby research facility. She has
>overseen similar updating of policies and procedures at their facilities
>for years.  I have a couple of questions if anyone has thoughts on this:
>
>1. Is five weeks a reasonable time for her part, which would be
>procedures and policies on paper?
>2. What is a reasonable payment for such services?
>3. Are there issues I should address?
>
>Thank you in advance for any help you can provide.
>
>Best regards,
>John
>
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>John M. Hranitz, Ph.D.
>Professor of Biological and Allied Health Sciences
>Interim Director, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
>and The Center for Undergraduate Research
>212 Centennial Hall
>
>Bloomsburg University
>400 East Second Street
>Bloomsburg, PA 17815
>Tel: +1 570-389-4130 (Biology) /4208 (ORSP)
>Fax: +1 570-389-3028 (Biology) /3054 (ORSP)
>Web: http://facstaff.bloomu.edu/jhranitz/
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