Tools & Resources Available to Keep U-M Research Community Apprised of COVID-19 Updates
October 20, 2020
Staying apprised of the many developments and impacts that COVID-19 continues to have on research operations can be challenging.
If you are struggling with where to find the most up-to-date information impacting the research community, we recommend that you bookmark the following tools and resources:
- COVID-19: Guiding Principles for Working Safely with Research Animals in the Vivarium – Curated and maintained by the Animal Care & Use Program, including representatives from the Animal Care & Use Office, Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine, and Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee, this webpage contains specific guidance and FAQs pertaining to research involving animals.
- Environment, Health & Safety COVID-19 Information – Contains numerous resources for researchers including facility signage, COVID-19 workplace planning documents, and internal/external guidance for maintaining a safe work environment.
- VPR Update – Launched at the end of September, the VPR Update is a new monthly email produced by the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) and sent to all investigators and research administrators involved in active research across U-M’s three campuses. The email features important updates about research and scholarship from across the U-M research enterprise, including ongoing COVID-19 research metrics.
- U-M COVID-19 Research Portal – Contains information on institution-wide planning and guidance for COVID-19 research operations, regularly-updated FAQs, funding opportunities, and a catalog of U-M research projects related to COVID-19.
- Medical School COVID-19 Research Operations – Medical School-specific guidance, including building information and news and updates affecting U-M biomedical research operations.
The health and safety of the entire U-M research community remains of the utmost importance.
Please continue to reach out to our team, on campus or remotely, for guidance and assistance on how we can best support your research during this uncertain time; we are here to help you and your team be successful.