1. VA Faculty and Research Patricia Haugaard Assistant Dean for Research Emory Univ. School of Medicine

2. Can Emory/VA faculty do Research ABSOLUTELY!ABSOLUTELY! Know the Emory proceduresKnow the Emory procedures Know the VA proceduresKnow the VA procedures Know the ComplianceKnow the Compliance

3. What are the Emory Procedures? All NIH research must be routed through Emory.All NIH research must be routed through Emory. Non-NIH research (clinical trials) performed at Emory are routed through EmoryNon-NIH research (clinical trials) performed at Emory are routed through Emory Non-NIH research where the majority of the work is being done at the VA by VA faculty and staff can be routed through the VANon-NIH research where the majority of the work is being done at the VA by VA faculty and staff can be routed through the VA In the case where both are involved, agreements can be negotiated separately.In the case where both are involved, agreements can be negotiated separately.

4. THE MOU A signed MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with proposed effort must accompany each proposal.A signed MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with proposed effort must accompany each proposal. –NIH Policy Statement: “A signed agreement between VA and the University must be in place at the time of funding” –A new MOU should also be prepared by November 1 st of each year, even if effort has not changed.

5. The MOU must include: Title of the Joint faculty appointmentTitle of the Joint faculty appointment Functional responsibility at each institutionFunctional responsibility at each institution Percent available for researchPercent available for research

7. Can 8/8 th ’s faculty do research? YESYES There are two ways an 8/8 th faculty member can conduct research:There are two ways an 8/8 th faculty member can conduct research: –Allowed release time during their 40 hour commitment (must be clearly shown on MOU) –Do the research in addition to the 40 hour VA commitment (they are allowed to do up to 20 additional hours)

8. Compensation for Research Effort Individuals with Joint university and VA appointments may request the university’s share of their salary in proportion to the effort devoted to the research project. There can be no possibility of dual compensation for the same work, or of an actual or apparent conflict of interest regarding the work.Individuals with Joint university and VA appointments may request the university’s share of their salary in proportion to the effort devoted to the research project. There can be no possibility of dual compensation for the same work, or of an actual or apparent conflict of interest regarding the work.

9. Research Compensation If the research is being done during their VA paid time then no compensation can be requested for that effort.If the research is being done during their VA paid time then no compensation can be requested for that effort. If the research is being done in addition to the VA commitment, then compensation can be requested for that effort.If the research is being done in addition to the VA commitment, then compensation can be requested for that effort.

10. Research Compensation There can be increased compensation for increased effort.There can be increased compensation for increased effort. This is not an increase to their base pay.This is not an increase to their base pay. Increased pay ends when grant (or increased effort) ends.Increased pay ends when grant (or increased effort) ends.

11. Research and Development Oversight for Compliance support committees:Oversight for Compliance support committees: –IRB - for VA projects Emory serves as the IRB of record –Bio-safety and hazardous waste (VA has its own Biosafety Program and Committee) –Training ADDITIONAL, VA SPECIFIC, TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL FACULTY AND STAFF BEFORE RESEARCH CAN BEGIN.ADDITIONAL, VA SPECIFIC, TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL FACULTY AND STAFF BEFORE RESEARCH CAN BEGIN.

12. Animal Research The VA and Emory have independent IACUCs for all oversight of animal research. Oversight is shared through an MOU between the two institutions.The VA and Emory have independent IACUCs for all oversight of animal research. Oversight is shared through an MOU between the two institutions.

13. R&D Committee All research performed by faculty during VA time, utilizing VA resources or in VA space must be reviewed and approved by the Research and Development Committee prior to initiation.All research performed by faculty during VA time, utilizing VA resources or in VA space must be reviewed and approved by the Research and Development Committee prior to initiation.

14. Budget and Personnel Issues VA budgets are maintained in the VA research office.VA budgets are maintained in the VA research office. IPAs are initiated by the PI and routed through OSP for approvalIPAs are initiated by the PI and routed through OSP for approval All personnel regardless of funding source (VA/Emory/AREF) must have a proper appointment and clearance from VA in order to work on premises.All personnel regardless of funding source (VA/Emory/AREF) must have a proper appointment and clearance from VA in order to work on premises.

15. Who to contact at the VA with research related questions Antonio Laracuente, MBA Director of Research Operations VAMC Antonio.laracuente@va.gov 404-728-7740